The photo shows the abdominal tubes called cornicles which exude a defensive liquid called cornicle wax. It is the orange stuff you can see in the photo. I'm not sure how it works but it is quick-hardening like super glue. Yuck.
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Never underestimate a plant:-)
I loved your leaf poem on the previous post. The joy of a breezy day.
Awesome close-up, and educational to boot.
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I don't know much about aphids, but I'm guessing the wax tastes bad, or smells bad, to a predator? Or maybe it's even toxic?
Great picture! I love insect macros!
Most interesting information. My roses have been aphid free thus far - let's hope it stays that way. Love the macro.
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