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Ant Farming Aphids on Milkweed

by Scott Hoerner

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded August 3, 2004169 views

Arthropods

Keywords: ant, ants, aphids, symbiosis, milkweed

I found these Ants farming Aphids on a Milkweed plant. He is taking the sugar solution produced by this Aphid.

Image Reference: CRW2992Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No