 Soldier Bug Nymph |
 Big-eyed Bug |
 Ambush Bug |
4. Predatory Bugs, including minute pirate bugs, ambush bugs and assassin bugs (soldier bugs, big-eyed bugs)
These bugs prey on many insects, including tomato hornworms, thrips, spider mites, many insects' eggs, leafhopper nymphs, corn earworms and other small caterpillars. Pirate bugs are attracted by willows, buckwheat, corn and nectar and pollen from many flowers. Predatory bugs are attracted to bunch grasses, shrubs and other permanent plantings that provide them shelter. A unique lure is available to attract emerging soldier bugs to gardens.
Photos:
Big eyed bug: Bradley Higbee, Paramount Farming, Bugwood.org
Ambush bug: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org
Soldier bug nymph: Russ Ottens, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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