Dolichoderus attelaboides tends to hemipterans for honeydew. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Dolichoderus

is a diverse genus of heavily-armored dolichoderine ants found worldwide. Colonies can be large and are often associated with honeydew-producing insects.

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Dolichoderus attelaboides

Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador

Dolichoderus attelaboides tends to hemipterans for honeydew.

Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador

Her nest disturbed by the photographer, a Dolichoderus attelaboides worker stands guard.

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An Inga tree offers up nectar to a Dolichoderus bispinosus forager.

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Dolichoderus attelaboides tends to hemipterans for honeydew.

Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador

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Keywords: symbiosis dolichoderus ants tending hemiptera

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