Tag: Camponotus floridanus

Camponotus floridanus-ants with Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri larva

Amped-Up Ants: Caterpillars’ Sugary Treats Earn Carpenter Ant Care

A new study finds endangered Miami blue butterfly larvae survive in greater numbers when protected by Florida carpenter ants, which fend off predators in exchange for the caterpillars’ sugary secretions.

Entomology Today December 15, 2022 3 Comments

Kiss and Tell: How Ants Communicate Mouth-to-Mouth

Children are often admonished to not talk with food in their mouths. Ants, on the other hand, may be doing it regularly. Mouth-to-mouth food sharing, known as trophallaxis, is common […]