Ant (Lasius niger, black garden ant) milking an aphid. They harvest honeydew this way.

• Contributor: Antje Schulte - Ant Life / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: BAR91G
• File size: 50 MB (1.3 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 5119 x 3413 px | 43.3 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 3 May 2009
• Location: Germany

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Ant (Lasius niger, black garden ant) milking an aphid.

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