“ Ecosystem ”
In New Zealand's South Island there is a relationship between beech trees, scale insects, honeydew, and sooty mould. Scale insects live on the bark of beech trees and feed on the tree's phloem. They excrete excess sugar as a liquid called honeydew through a long anal tube. This honeydew is a ...
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Photo Location: Hanmer Forest, Canterbury, NZ
  • Denise Fuller Edited 4 months ago

    Awesome photo Dave ! 
    Love how you have photographed tree trunk showing the sooty mould and honeydew. 
    Fantastic sunstars ! 😃

    Awesome photo Dave ! 
    Love how you have photographed tree trunk showing the sooty mould and honeydew. 
    Fantastic sunstars ! 😃

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  • Eileen Doherty Edited 4 months ago

    What an intriguing image with a fascinating backstory, Dave!  You captured the wabi sabi beauty but also reminded us of the amazing interconnections in nature!

    What an intriguing image with a fascinating backstory, Dave!  You captured the wabi sabi beauty but also reminded us of the amazing interconnections in nature!

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  • Theresa Koorey Edited 4 months ago

    Oh wow this is beautiful Dave. I love the way it shimmers

    Oh wow this is beautiful Dave. I love the way it shimmers

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  • Clark Atkinson Edited 4 months ago

    The ecosystem is fascinating Dave - an interesting image.

    The ecosystem is fascinating Dave - an interesting image.

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Canon EOS 70D
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