The ants defend the aphids from their predators and, in turn, the aphids excrete honeydew that serves as food for them. In the image an ant carries a small aphid in its jaws and does so delicately so as not to damage it in any way. © Pepe Badia Marrero

Competition 2024 – Photography – 18 and over – Pepe Badia Marrero – (1) ant and aphid

By Pepe Badia Marrero

The ants defend the aphids from their predators and, in turn, the aphids excrete honeydew that serves as food for them. In the image an ant carries a small aphid in its jaws and does so delicately so as not to damage it in any way.

Competition: 2024 - Photography - 18 and over

Insect order: Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies True bugs

Species: Ant and aphid

Picture taken in: Spain

First image