If you look at 4.00 o'clock to the main ant, you'll see a blob of honeydew coming out of the aphid's backside. That's what the ants are after.
jwt
Loc: Texas Hill Country
Nice capture Simon and yep the honey is quite clear once you pointed it out. Download with double click suggested though. :-D :-D
Nice one! They are interesting to watch (and photograph) Well done
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Oh, no! Another Canon macro-photographer!
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What are you using for illumination?
Exif info:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Image Date: 2015-06-13
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: /16.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200-sec)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes
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