27.7.11

A Wasp's Meal Interfered by an Ant

Below is a series of photos of a wasp having a meal.


Note that the wasp is on the underside of a hibiscus leaf.



A black ant is approaching the scene bravely.
Why?




What is the black ant thinking?
Trying to be a hero?
 Or could it be waiting for some leftover?
The wasp flew off with its meal.


I have seen a black ant protecting the mealy bugs by attacking the dragonflies.
Each time a dragonfly rest on the twig where the mealy bugs are, the ant would chase it away.


This is because ants farm mealy bugs for their secretions.
They may be small but fierce.
Any idea why the black ant approached the wasp that was having a meal?


I want to take this opportunity to wish Bom of Plant Chaser a Happy Belated Birthday and also Happy 1st Blogiversary!
Bom has requested that a post be prepared for this auspicious day.
The post must feature a genus that is listed on his site.
Little would he expect me to post on what I see underside the Hibiscus leaf.
I hope Bom like surprises!
Happy Birthday!
The red  hibiscus flower above is for you!


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17 comments:

  1. annJuly 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    The aunt must be an insect of "very little brain," in Winnie the Pooh's words. Great photos.

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  2. EG CameraGirlJuly 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    That WAS a brave ant! I try to stay away from wasps. :))

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  3. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Those ants are courageous.

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  4. Pas de blabla... Juste des photosJuly 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Great shot. Bravo !!!

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  5. Bom @ www.plantchaser.comJuly 28, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Thanks One! I added your linky to the official list.

    This is definitely an unusual post. You are right that I didn't expect the underside of a hibiscus to be featured. LOL! Love it! Your ant is very brave or it has too much bravado.

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  6. donaJuly 29, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    The nice story of a brave ant... This blog is very interesting as well! :)

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  7. Nadege,July 29, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Great story, nicely captured.

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  8. kitchen flavoursJuly 29, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Wow! Fantastic photos! Truly beautiful, as always!
    Tea, sugar with no cream, please! Teh-O lah!

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  9. Karin M.July 30, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    ...eine fantastische Fotoserie...super....
    LG: Karin

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  10. The Sage ButterflyJuly 30, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Great shots! I particularly like the one with the dragonfly.

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  11. CherylJuly 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    So this is how it all started . . .

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  12. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Wow - cool ant shots!

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  13. Tatjana ParkachevaJuly 31, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Nice story and photos, too.

    Regards!

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  14. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)July 31, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    BRAVE little ant!! and VERY cool shots!!

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  15. GretchenJuly 31, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Wonderful shots... I think silly, lil' ant! =) No idea why it approached the wasp.

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  16. eileeninmdJuly 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great series! If I were the ant I would back away. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing.

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  17. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!November 13, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Know little of ants and wasps but fascinating to see the wasp roll the leaf scraping. Is it really going to eat it rather than use it in making a nest?

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