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Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html" title="Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/120760_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=ZXTFuiPIiEz1onxxiUIYIxm7rrM%3D" width="200" height="148" alt="Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html Geotagged,Membracidae,Publilia,Publilia concava,Summer,United States,ant,mutualism,nymph,treehopper nymph" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html" title="Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/120762_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Z3Q61LLUaKMbQ78908OpdHS%2Fekw%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html Geotagged,Publilia concava,Summer,United States,ants,nymphs,treehopper,treehopper nymphs" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html" title="Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/120761_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=GihS3ymMf9n63kkXF7h9%2F1pVTmI%3D" width="134" height="152" alt="Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html Geotagged,Publilia concava,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Membracidae,Publilia,Publilia concava,Summer,United States,ant,mutualism,nymph,treehopper nymph Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants

I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.

Habitat: Rural garden

Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html Geotagged,Membracidae,Publilia,Publilia concava,Summer,United States,ant,mutualism,nymph,treehopper nymph

Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html Geotagged,Publilia concava,Summer,United States,ants,nymphs,treehopper,treehopper nymphs

Treehopper Nymphs (Publilia concava) Being Tended by Ants I found several clusters of treehopper nymphs and ants on Joe-pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) leaves this morning. This cluster caught my attention though because the ants were going crazy over the pale nymph, which I assumed had just molted. There were about a dozen ants fighting over that one treehopper, whilst ignoring the others.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120760/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120762/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120761/treehopper_nymphs_publilia_concava_being_tended_by_ants.html Geotagged,Publilia concava,Summer,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Wow, a rude entry into the real world, immediately put to work. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Exactly! I wonder why the ants were so obsessed with the new molted hopper. Maybe the produce extra honeydew when molting or something like that. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Wesley Goorachan's profile
    Wesley Goorachan
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    That is truly spectacular! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! It was so fascinating to watch. Posted 4 years ago
  5. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    What a great find DOF and focus is amazing Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks Niel! Posted 4 years ago

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The Aster Treehopper

Publilia concava (Say) treehoppers belong to Membracidae family.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2021. Captured Aug 26, 2021 07:49 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
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