Ants collecting honeydew from an aphid colony on a plant stem

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Ants milk aphids to get them to release the honeydew The ants stroke the aphids with their antennae causing the aphids to release honeydew which the ants then eat

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Size: 3421px × 5150px
Location: England, UK
Photo credit: © Sue Davids / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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