Gliding ants have been shown to have an 85%" chance of landing successfully on the same tree, as opposed to 5% if they were simply parachuting like normal ants. This adaptation helps to keep ants from getting lost or killed on the forest floor, away from their treetop nests.
Ants that glide are more likely to land safely on the same tree (85%) than those who parachute (5%). This ability is beneficial for avoiding being lost or killed on the ground, as they stay close to their treetop homes.