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Camponotus castaneus and planthoppers

Started By James C. Trager , Aug 25 2024 1:26 PM

gathering honeydew

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#1 Offline James C. Trager - Posted August 25 2024 - 1:26 PM

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Thought you all might enjoy this picture of Camponotus castaneus tending membracid planthoppers. The membracid is Entylia carinata, the pale ale one recently molted to adulthood. The action is on the native Midwestern Field Thistle, Cirsium discolor.

Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, Franklin Co. Missouri

21 August 2024