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Ants and aphids often live near each other. The ants feed on the wastes produced by the aphids and the aphids are protected from predators by the presence of the ants. What type of relationship is thi?
mutualism
Do aphids eat ants?
No, aphids do not eat ants.Specifically, aphids are herbivorous insects that therefore feed on plants. While feeding, aphids secrete honeydew, which is a favorite of the kinds of ants whose diet is sugar based. In return, ants actually are known to defend aphids against such beneficial predatory insects as ladybugs.
What animals eat aphids?
Ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps are natural predators of aphids and help control their population in gardens and farms. Birds such as sparrows and finches also feed on aphids. Additionally, some beetles and spiders are known to prey on aphids as well.
Why must there be aphids in a greenhouse before you introduce parasitic wasps?
Parasitic wasps lay their eggs among the eggs of aphids. There must be aphids already present so that the wasps can lay their eggs and the wasp larvae will infect the aphid larvae.
Why don't ants eat aphids?
Some species of ants have a mutually beneficial relationship with aphids. The ants protect the aphids from predators and in return, they consume the honeydew secreted by the aphids. This symbiotic relationship benefits both parties.
How big are aphids when they are born?
tiny
Why does a ladybird live in wheat and longer fields?
because it is big so it has lots of aphids and ladybugs eat aphids
What is the possessive noun of aphids?
The possessive noun of "aphids" is "aphids'." This indicates ownership or association with multiple aphids. For example, you might say, "The aphids' feeding habits can damage plants."
Are aphids sexual or asexual?
Aphids are sexual.
How do aphids eat?
Aphids suck sap.
How do you attract aphids?
You attract aphids by putting out roses.
Do birds eat aphids?
Chickadees, Hummingbirds, and Titmice are birds that will eat rose aphids. Another bird that eats rose aphids is the Warbler.
What do lady bugs do?
They eat aphids to live
How can you tell if your ladybug eats aphids?
all your aphids are gone
What is a aphids habitat?
Aphids suck juices from plants such as roses.
Do aphids eat berries?
No. Aphids suck the sap of plants.
What is a sentence for aphids?
Aphids are small insects with soft bodies.
