Small Scale Farming
Argentine ant harvesting honeydew excretions from these ornate scale insects. There is a small clear drop of nectar in the ant's mandibles. In exchange, the ants protect them from predators.
For our own use,
the males secrete large amounts of pure white wax, which can be used to make candles.
12 responses
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Martin E. Morris gave props (7 Nov 2009):
An excellent macro image and subject.Beautiful work!!!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Fandangtastic macro!!!! Wow!!
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Leanne Silva gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Great shot!
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Jo Anne Rodrick gave props (7 Nov 2009):
WOW!!!
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Angelo Narciso gave props (7 Nov 2009):
amazing work!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (8 Nov 2009):
This totally and completely fascinates me...WOW
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Richard Bruns said (8 Nov 2009):
Stunningly solid!
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Michael Griffey gave props (11 Nov 2009):
Very cool macro!
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JOE FAILK gave props (14 Nov 2009):
Perfect for the theme!
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Bruce Miller gave props (14 Nov 2009):
Amazing shot. I actually heard if this symbiotic relationship. Fascinating!
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alan shapiro gave props (20 Nov 2009):
Fascinatingly beautiful, Karen.
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Sheila Floyd-Evans gave props (20 Nov 2009):
How interesting! Great shot.
