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What is this bug (also don't mind my friend photobombing the picture with a stick of butter) (lemm.ee)

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[-] fetter@lemm.ee 28 points 3 months ago

Lacewing! Super beneficial insect! I try to grow them every year in my garden. They eat aphids and other pests on plants. It’s a friend :)

[-] SonicBlue03@sh.itjust.works 19 points 3 months ago

How deep do you plant them? I might try growing some too.

[-] fetter@lemm.ee 8 points 3 months ago

You don’t really plant them, you get eggs on little strips of paper that you hang on your plants. Super easy!

[-] TheLadyAugust@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

You can also plant lots of pollen producing plants or borage to help lacewings thrive. And of course don't use pesticides

this post was submitted on 18 May 2024

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