Aphids and ants

Ants feed on aphid honeydew, which is rich in sugars and proteins. Aphids are a valuable food source for ants, so the ants protect the aphids from predators. These two species live together in a specific symbiosis.

[Diana]

I hate both of them but have never seen them look so beautiful ;-)

[Beryl Lloyd]

Super close-up , and info !

[Lesley]

Munch munch. Isn’t nature just wonderful. Great capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh wonderful macro

[Babs]

What an excellent macro fav

[Barb]

Fascinating photo and information!

[Brian]

Wonderful story telling image and narrative. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Bucktree]

Great closeup capture.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Well spotted and great details and lighting.

[Zilli~]

Great explanations and macro.

[gloria jones]

Neat nature shot

[carol white]

Great close up capture. Fav 😊

[Rob Z]

What a super close up of this combination - the scourge of many native plants. That really is a magical image!!

[Corinne C]

Delightful macro on this tiny insects

[Peter Dulis]

Nice light

[Heather]

A fabulous macro with great detail and light! Fascinating information too about their symbiotic relationship! Fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The minute world of insects which we don't often see. Great macro!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Very interesting information, great photo

[Shutterbug]

I hate them in the garden, but your photographed them beautifully.

[Jane Pittenger]

Fascinating