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Family Aphrophoridae
I knew ants tend aphids and treehoppers, but this is the first time I see them tending spittle bugs. And in this case they are acting as midwives, as the spittle bugs are laying their eggs (that gelatinous, roseate mass under them).
Spotted on Dec 3, 2012
Submitted on Dec 4, 2012
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Awesome action spotting!