Top 10 Beneficial Bugs for the Garden

Top 10 beneficial bugs and how to attract them to the garden.

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The aphid midge is a beneficial insect in the garden.

Aphid Midge

The larvae of this tiny, long-legged fly feed on more than 60 species of aphids by paralyzing their prey with toxic saliva. Pollen plants will bring aphid midges to your garden.  

Photo credit: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

 

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