Ants harvesting aphids

Hi all,

As you know ... or don't know ... ants farm aphids.

According to the internet:

Chemicals on ants' feet tranquilize and subdue colonies of aphids, keeping them close-by as a ready source of food, says new research. The study throws new light on the complex relationship between ants and the colonies of aphids whose sugary secretions the ants eat.

So this afternoon I saw them do it on my grape vine. So I took some pictures of it for you all. (And for me of course!)

So here you are: Ants farming aphids