Aphids on Grass!

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:22 am

Haven't seen this before. These aphids were on two seed heads of this grass stem. No sign of any others in the vicinity. I thought it was a bit odd as I expect to see aphids on greener food sources...

Maybe I don't get out enough!

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:06 am

Nice! Obviously it is a very juicy grass.

You are really enjoying with your new camera, Steve.

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:20 am

MacroLuv wrote:Nice! Obviously it is a very juicy grass.
You are really enjoying with your new camera, Steve.

Thanks Nikola. Yes I am enjoying (kid with a new toy!).

Maybe its a *special* type of grass...

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:50 am

Maybe because the seed Head is ripining, the grass is loading the seeds up with sugars. They are there for some reason and good food is a great driving force for insects

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crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:46 am

beetleman wrote:GO STEVE GO"

Wait till you see tonight's offerings