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Treehoppers, Ants, and Fly - Publilia concava
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Treehoppers, Ants, and Fly - Publilia concava
Wildwood Park; Radford, Virginia, USA
September 14, 2018
I believe the treehoppers are Publilia concava and they are being tended by ants.
I have never before seen the tiny blue flying insect. I need an ID, please.

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Contributed by Nancy Kent on 14 September, 2018 - 2:27pm
Last updated 14 September, 2018 - 7:46pm

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… Kyle Kittelberger, 14 September, 2018 - 2:39pm

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