It’s quite normal for Peony buds to be covered in ants. I’ve heard that the ants help protect the buds from invasive insects so it’s a symbiotic relationship.
Most of my peonies are blooming now but I haven’t had a chance to take any photos. I’d better do it soon as Peonies don’t last all that long around here. Luckily it’s been kind of cool (well luckily for the garden, not for us) so they might last a little longer than normal this year.
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3 COMMENTS in “Peony bud covered in ants”
June 20th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Extraordinary picture… it’s wonderful.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Awesome close-up, love to see nature photography with big clear details like this, you don’t come across it very often. Well done.
June 27th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I like this shot – are you using a tripod to steady the lens? It would be cool to get in tight on those ants or whatever they are…
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