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Ant & Aphid


Ant & Aphid
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Copyright: Art Roberts (Art_R) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm w/ TC20EII, 62mm UV
Exposure: f/22, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-21 4:35
Viewed: 277
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi folks , today I have this image of an ant / aphid relationship , the ant is feeding on the aphids , or more specifically the excretions from the aphids as they eat the plants. I have read that ants are also known to move the aphids to better food supplies to continue feeding on them , boy I sure would like to see that happening and get a photo of it :-) , it seems to me that the aphid also gains the benefit of having the ants clean up for them too ...

thanks for stopping in
regards
Art
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Hej Art,
mrówki to bardzo trudny obiekt do fotografowania, gdy za bardzo się zbliżysz to zaraz na ciebie włażą...
Zdjęcie z mszycami jest ostre z dobrze widocznymi detalami, ma też ciekawą kompozycję.
Podoba mi się...
TFS and regards
Alina

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 248 W: 44 N: 574] (2368)
  • [2008-08-21 5:02]

hi art,
thats wonderful study, supported by a beautiful image. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hej Art
You have captured interesting action shot here.
Well done and TFS
Ralf

Hello Art!
What an educational picture and also a good techincal image. I like his non-commercial photo - the ants are not very common here in TN gallery so every single image is interesting.
Nice for watching Art!
TFS and all the best!
Friendly yours,
Radomir

Hi Art, the have a mutualistic relationship, the ants keep the aphids as "ant cows" and massage them to produce honeydew.. the aphids produce this when the phloem is sucked up!!.. In return, the aphids get protection from predators. Queen ants have been known to take a fresh aphid with them when starting a new colony.. Great work to get this, |I do like a good ant picture, I uploaded a similar image as yours, but this is far better... excellent colours, details and sharpness... fine work indeed...

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