Warmer weather means ants in the garden.
The image on top shows the ant on a leek leaf. The image on the bottom shows ants on a swelling flower bud on a peony plant. I expected to see aphids in association with the ants on the peony, but since I noticed them I've been looking every day and do not see any aphids. Perhaps the peony is secreting something the ants are harvesting? I'm just not sure.
Ants spend a lot of time moving material in the garden, they are an important part of building soil. They aerate the soil, add organic matter, move seeds around, and eat plenty of fallen fruit.
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