Citronella ant Lasius sp. (+) Livestock (+) Aphid sp.

Shared by @markcoakleyBUGS Two citronella #ants (Lasius), cooperating to lift a root #aphid to safety. This underground-living #ant manages and protects herds of domesticated sap-sucking aphids. The #aphids are "milked" for a sugary liquid that is the only food the ants need!