Fantastic photo of carpenter Ants,,,,,yes,the aphids excrete there waste ,which is called Honeydew,which the Ants eat,in turn they bond with the aphids,meaning they don't eat them,,,,I really enjoy your closeups,,,,
Artist Reply: from your comment I learned a new word, honeydew, thank you my friend!
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Debra Kott 8 days ago
Great capture.Rick Corbett 9 days ago
Amazing shot! Great macro, I love the light and shadow.Barry Huyett 10 days ago
grEAT PIC WU!Joanie Holliday 10 days ago
GREAT FIND AND CAPTURE MY FRIENDAl Budarin 10 days ago
Fantastic photo of carpenter Ants,,,,,yes,the aphids excrete there waste ,which is called Honeydew,which the Ants eat,in turn they bond with the aphids,meaning they don't eat them,,,,I really enjoy your closeups,,,,