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Small orange and black leafhopper nymphs give their positions away by the unusual congregations of ants attending them. The ants are feeding on the 'honeydew' sugary secrettions provided by the leafhoppewrs.
Spotted on Feb 23, 2013
Submitted on Feb 28, 2013
8 Comments
Thank you Smith'sZoo They are rather easy to find since the presence of ants on the branches gives their position away.
Interesting series Martin.
Thanks fellow 'Nature lover". These 'clown' nymph leafhoppers always look great. just wait till I get my new macro lens!
Very cool. You take great pics Martinl! :)
No its their pyjamas. No dress sense at all!
I think their day clothes are like this
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
Two-lined Gum Leafhopper - Eurymeloides bicincta
Nice action series!
Did they scape from some jail, Martin?
Interesting information. Thank you very much.