Content creator Mikey Bustos has been credited for discovering ant species in the Philippines.

In a Facebook post, Mickey shared the story behind discovering the ant Meranoplus bicolor which previously was undiscovered in the country.

"Happy to share the great news! I've been credited for making a scientific discovery in ant science right in my own backyard! 🐜 Two years ago, I found this really cool red and black ant with peach fuzz and spines on its back, that I hadn't ever seen before," he relayed.

Mikey shared that he had the ant checked by a myrmecologist to identify it.

"After sending specimens to my myrmecologist friend Dr. Dave General, ant taxonomist from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, we were both surprised to discover that the species was Meranoplus bicolor, an ant that had not yet been known to exist in the Philippines, where I live," he said.

The content creator was then given credit for discovering the ant species.

"I was surprised to find out today as I was doing more research on the species, that I've been credited for the geographical scientific discovery of the ant, which I am now raising a colony of, for the Philippines. So cool! "

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It officially became the 555th specie of ant to be documented in the country.

He said: "I went on to name the ant Species # 555 for my AntsCanada channel. It's amazing what one might find lurking in our own backyards if only more people took the time to look."  

Netizens were quick to congratulate Mickey for his scientific discovery.

"I've seen your dedication to your ant's farm and your other animals how you care for them and love them. Plus it shows how happy you are whenever you have a chance to share them with us on your vlogs. Congratulations Mikey Bustos!" one netizen commented.

"Wooowww!!! It's amazing that someone can just look at their backyard and possibly make such amazing discoveries! I personally find it inspiring!" another netizen wrote.