The midwife

[Lord Vetinari]

Black ant Lasius niger attending an aphid birth :)

Brian V.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3717842350_d0735232e1_o.jpg

[IPClark]

Simply amazing Brian.

An insight into nature.

[urte]

ohh if it just vere mine! best I have seen, im speachless. :bow

[Lord Vetinari]

Thanks for the comments :)
Brian v.

[paddler4]

Brian,

Even among your remarkable images, this one is truly amazing.

How did you get to the nest? Was this nest in the wild?

Dan

[Lord Vetinari]

Brian,

Even among your remarkable images, this one is truly amazing.

How did you get to the nest? Was this nest in the wild?

Dan
Thanks Dan- the aphids are not in a nest- they were on the stem of a margeurite flower, the ants protect them for the honeydew they excrete.
Brian V.

[Paul Iddon]

Astounding as usual Brian.

Paul.

[Lord Vetinari]

Astounding as usual Brian.

Paul.

Thanks paul :)
Brian V.

[Chrissiebeez_NL]

This is just wonderful,

Besides technically perfect there is a whole story to this photo, your skills keep amazing me!

Greets!

[Lord Vetinari]

This is just wonderful,

Besides technically perfect there is a whole story to this photo, your skills keep amazing me!

Greets!

Thanks - ants and aphids are a rich source for shots :)
Brian V.