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Ant Harvesting Scale Insect
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Ant Harvesting Scale Insect

by Paul McNelis

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded May 2, 200627 views

Arthropods

Keywords: ant, macro, mp-e, 65mm, canon, insect, bug, scale

This False Honey Ant uses it's antennae to stimulate the scale insect to excrete honeydew which it ges from feasting on the tree's juices.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 7 to 9MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA