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Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) adult, worker feeding on honeydew from Black Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae), Leicestershire, England, june

Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) adult, worker feeding on honeydew from Black Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae), Leicestershire, England, june


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Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) adult, worker feeding on honeydew from Black Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae), Leicestershire, England, june

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Media ID 6546721

© FLPA/Matt Cole

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Ants: The Original Honeydew Connoisseurs! Feast your eyes on this industrious worker from Leicestershire, England, as it indulges in a delectable honeydew treat. With its sophisticated palate and refined taste buds, the Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) knows just where to find the finest drops of sweetness – courtesy of the Black Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae). In this snapshot captured by FLPA/Matt Cole, we witness nature's very own milkmaid in action. This European beauty has mastered the art of herding aphids like a seasoned rancher, ensuring a steady supply of honeydew for its colony. Talk about teamwork! As summer graces the English countryside with warmth and abundance, these tiny creatures showcase their feeding behavior with utmost precision. It's like watching an intricate ballet performance unfold before our eyes – only instead of tutus and pirouettes, we have ants and aphids gracefully dancing together. This print is a delightful reminder that even in the wild world of insects, there exists a delicate balance between predator and prey. So next time you spot an ant scurrying across your picnic blanket or marching along a tree branch, take a moment to appreciate their remarkable role in maintaining harmony within our ecosystem. Let this image transport you to an enchanting realm where black flies become gourmet chefs and ants transform into master sommeliers – all for the love of honeydew!

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