Ant overseeing aphids

[dpSparhawk]

Spotted these aphids on the underside of a leaf and noticed a few ants about. The ants weren't feeding but seemed to be more patrolling them or farming them. Whatever it was they were doing, they were marching backwards and forwards, occasionally running their front legs and antenae over them.





Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Lens: 105.0 mm
Image Date: 2011-06-16 19:22:55 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)

[Bilbo_baggin]

Very well focused Ian - especially the first one - good atypical shot of what gores on.

Paul.

[dpSparhawk]

Cheers mate. Had a window of about 2 seconds whilst the ant stayed still

[coin-op]

Cracking shot,and yes, black ants do farm aphids for their sticky sweet shit.