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 15 May 2022
Great capture.Barry Huyett 13 May 2022
grEAT PIC WU!Joanie Holliday 13 May 2022
GREAT FIND AND CAPTURE MY FRIENDAl Budarin 13 May 2022
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,,,,