• pjhenry1216
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    I mean, it’s not just any excretion. It’s a byproduct of sorts of the aphids digestive system.

    From wikipedia on “Honeydew (secretion)”:

    When their mouthpart penetrates the phloem, the sugary, high-pressure liquid is forced out of the anus of the aphid.

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      11 months ago

      mouthpart penetrates the phloem

      liquid is forced out of the anus

      Sweet Jesus.

      • pjhenry1216
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        1811 months ago

        Sweet Jesus.

        Yes, apparently it does taste very sweet.

        I’ll see myself out.