The Protector by ralph49
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Well thats how I pictured this little scene, until the ant came along.
I've been having trouble with the ants eating the tiny new shoots of my "Brazillian Cherry Babys" Eugenia uniflora. Then I found this spider (could not idetify him) with a web covering the new shoot on this cherry & thought I'd found a protector. Then the ant turned up & chased the spider away. Next morning no new shoot.
Worth a Zoooommmmm~!
BRAZILIAN CHERRY, Eugenia uniflora
A highly ornamental shrub with spreading branches and aromatic foliage. The young bronze foliage turns a glossy deep green when mature and deep red in cold, dry weather. The brazilian cherry has delicate white flowers that are followed within 3 weeks by a ribbed fruit that changes from green to orange to maroon when fully ripe. The fruit is delicious eaten out-of-hand or as an ingredient in jelly, sauce and pies. Refrigeration enhances the flavour and makes these a good substitute for strawberries.
Weed warning: This tasty and very hardy pumpkin shaped berry is popular as a kids treat. While in a urban situation it holds little risk however the fruit is very appealing to birds and when planted in regional areas it has been observed to seed into native vegetation remnants, where it can continue to self seed and inhibit the growth of native flora. It has the potential to grow in open sun and shaded areas. If in close proximity to subtropical rainforest remnants the tree should be netted during fruiting to avoid introduction into the native vegetation.
Thanx for dropping by & I hope you're having a wonderful week.
Comments (24)
Superb capture, interesting information also!
looks like servival of the fittest at your place good luck.
delicated image! wonderful captured moment!!
Beautiful macro shot. Hugs
Excellent capture!! :)
Very nice capture :)
Great close-up. Keen write-uo, Ralph. Good post.
Awesome and beautiful macro photoshot. Excellent done.
An excellent macro, and such fascinating info!
Great shot and wonderful information! thank you
Beautiful... fantastic macro!!
A wonderful story about to play out in this shot. Excellent information and lovely capture.
excellent shot !
wonderful "scene" !!!! Very beautiful photo!
Beautiful shot and such an informative story. It would appear that this plant can be both a delight and detriment.
Great shot, and information as well, kind of love/hate relationship!!
Jolie macro! C'est une belle photo.
この蟻はどうなってしまったのでしょう！！！！！
I can't believe that brute was chased off by the ant! Well, it's a fantastic shot...really looks great at full size!!
Wonderful macro shot.
Fantastic macro! love the pov and background!
cool
Very intriguing
outstanding capture!!!!