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Not the best images, but the following pictures show Ants 'farming' Aphids for their honeydew.
It's fascinating to watch these tiny creatures and their simbiotic relationship. The Ants care for and protect the Aphids from predators, whilst the Aphids provide the Ants with their favourite food...........Honeydew.
The ants tend to their flock, with great care and will remove any that are found to be sick.
DSC_9994 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
If the aphids exhaust the food from one area, the ants will 'herd' them to another suitable food source.
DSC_0006 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
Look closely, and you will see the ant receiving some honeydue, from the aphids.
DSC_0010 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
My rose bush did'nt fare too well, but it was worth it to experience this fascinating behaviour!
DSC_0003 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
All images taken hand-held with my D500, Nikon 70-200f4, with Raynox DCR150 and Marumi Ringflash attached
It's fascinating to watch these tiny creatures and their simbiotic relationship. The Ants care for and protect the Aphids from predators, whilst the Aphids provide the Ants with their favourite food...........Honeydew.
The ants tend to their flock, with great care and will remove any that are found to be sick.
DSC_9994 by Glynn Hobbs, on FlickrIf the aphids exhaust the food from one area, the ants will 'herd' them to another suitable food source.
DSC_0006 by Glynn Hobbs, on FlickrLook closely, and you will see the ant receiving some honeydue, from the aphids.
DSC_0010 by Glynn Hobbs, on FlickrMy rose bush did'nt fare too well, but it was worth it to experience this fascinating behaviour!
DSC_0003 by Glynn Hobbs, on FlickrAll images taken hand-held with my D500, Nikon 70-200f4, with Raynox DCR150 and Marumi Ringflash attached
