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Aphids in distress This group of aphids were in panic mode as they seem to be aware of the incoming ladybug, barely visible on the left (behind the leaf). Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge

Aphids in distress

This group of aphids were in panic mode as they seem to be aware of the incoming ladybug, barely visible on the left (behind the leaf).

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Hehe: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAa_MPNWsAI9cxZ.jpg Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Haha, that's the perfect reference!
      In dutch lady bugs are called "Dear Lord Bugs" or "Good Lord Bugs". They absolutely do not deserve such names.       Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Lol! Is the word 'Lieveheersbeestje'? Posted 4 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          Yep lol that's it. Posted 4 years ago
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      morpheme
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      when they are all over my broccoli and kale, I am rooting for the ladybugs.... Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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        lol they definitely serve that purpose extremely well. Posted 4 years ago
      2. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        I wish I had more ladybugs around this summer because a bunch of my plants were covered with aphids. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Ernst's profile
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    All bowing down and facing south. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Yep, should have made a video of it. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Sep 17, 2021. Captured Aug 21, 2021 15:22.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO64
  • 50mm