Mouse Mat : 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
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Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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