Framed Print : Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) adult, worker herding Black Bean Aphids (Aphis fabae), for milking honeydew, Leicestershire, England, june
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Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger) adult, worker herding Black Bean Aphids (Aphis fabae), for milking honeydew, Leicestershire, England, june
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6547825
© FLPA/Matt Cole
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.5cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Move over, cowboys! The Black Garden Ants have taken up 'herding' as their new profession in the English countryside. In this snapshot captured by FLPA/Matt Cole, we witness these tiny workers showcasing their unique talent of guiding a herd of Black Bean Aphids for some sweet honeydew 'milking' action. Leicestershire's wild and wacky wildlife never ceases to amaze us! Who would have thought that ants could be such skilled ranchers? These industrious insects are not only masters of teamwork but also experts at tending to their aphid livestock. It's like watching an insect version of a Wild West roundup! With summer in full swing, these hardworking ants are making sure they get their share of nature's nectar. As the aphids munch on plant sap, they produce droplets of sugary honeydew which serve as a delicious treat for our ant herders. Talk about a mutually beneficial relationship! This extraordinary display of animal behavior reminds us that there is always something fascinating happening right under our noses in the great outdoors. So next time you stumble upon an ant hill or spot some aphids on your plants, take a moment to appreciate the intricate world unfolding before your eyes. Nature truly knows how to surprise and delight us with its endless wonders!
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