Attack of the Aphid Lions
Channel: TerraNaturalist
Date: 2012-10-21

Aphids are the bane of gardeners, but there are a host of insects that depend on them for food. Some ants, for example, milk aphids for honeydew and then there are aphid lions, aptly named for their ravenous appetite. Empowered with close-up lenses attached to our camcorders, Karen Finch and I documented the drama of an aphid lion's life. Be forewarned, however, insect predators can be ruthless in how they kill their prey.