Premium 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
Ants Aphid Aphids Blackfly Herd Herding Herds Milking Species Worker Workers Black Fly Honey Dew Honeydew
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - 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 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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