I've noticed them on a number of my outdoor plants, typically only within the interior the flowers. They've probably only be around for 2 weeks or so. They don't seem to be doing any damaged, but I'm wondering what they are and if they pose a threat to my peppers. Fortunately I think this little mantis might be chomping on a few of them.
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pests What are these little critters? Pollinators or pests?
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Can't really see what's on the top pic lucky lil mantis tho
Mantises are neither pollinator nor pest, they're predators like ladybirds. They keep the pests away.
Never saw a baby praying mantis before, neat!
spicefreak said:
Yeah I figured the mantis was good news. Was more curious about the small insects in the flower on the first photo. It's really hard to see them in any detail, but they look almost like termites, and don't have any wings. I'll have to take a better photo of them...
mrgrowguy said:
I'm not sure if they are they don't seem to have any wings or are able to fly around.
Lacewing Larvae?
