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A gardener's friend, the Soldier Beetle

Leafhead 8 July 15
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I've never seen one.

freeofgod Level 8 July 15, 2018

They're common here in the Midwest. They love to pollinate, especially Goldenrod. They also eat aphids.
Their larvae eat pests in the soil too
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Level 8

Yikes! I'm glad he's our friend!

SukiSue Level 8 July 15, 2018

Good guy. Don't worry; he's not quite that big in real life.

Mainly a pollinator, the Soldier Beetle will also eat pest species like aphids
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Level 9

The Assassin Bug also does a lot of pest extermination as does the Preying Mantis (atheist spelling) and my personal favourite the Dragon Flies that fly top over me while I am in the garden and pick off the Mosquitoes and Deer Flies that pester me until my tiny air force swoops in and devours them. 😀

Surfpirate Level 9 July 15, 2018
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Level 9

Looks similar to a firefly or lightening bug.

Cast1es Level 9 July 15, 2018

Closely related
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Level 8

Is that a white asclepias incarnata flower?

Mooolah Level 8 July 15, 2018

Queen Anne's Lace
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