Ants Tending Planthopper Nymphs
by Dr Morley Read
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Ants Tending Planthopper Nymphs
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Dr Morley Read
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Tiny yellow ants tending a group of planthopper nymphs on a plant stem. Ants feed on the honeydew secreted by planthoppers and other insects. Honeydew is a sugar-rich solution. The ants value this as a source of food and protect the planthoppers from predators in order to harvest it.
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August 3rd, 2016
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