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Dragonfly

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Dragonflies hunt and feed on mosquitoes, flies, and other small insects.

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Spined Soldier Bug

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This predator stings and consumes caterpillars and other soft-bodied insects that damage crops.

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Aphidius Wasp

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These small wasps parasitize aphids, which are significant pests on various crops.

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Soldier Beetle

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They feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, and adults can be found on flowers aiding in pollination.

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Damsel Bug

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Feeds on a variety of pests such as aphids, mites, and caterpillars.

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Trichogramma Wasp

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Tiny wasps that parasitize the eggs of over 200 pest insect species.

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Tachinid Fly

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Their larvae parasitize a variety of pest insects, including caterpillars and Japanese beetles.

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Parasitic Wasp

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They lay their eggs in or on pests like caterpillars, which are then consumed by the emerging larvae.

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Mealybug Destroyer

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This specific ladybug species is introduced into greenhouses to control mealybug infestations.

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Convergent Lady Beetle

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Predatory on aphids and scales, it's one of the most common ladybug species used in biological control.

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Praying Mantis

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Praying mantises feed on a wide variety of pests including insects and caterpillars.

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Ground Beetle

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They prey on slugs, snails, cutworms, and other ground-dwelling pests.

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Bumblebee

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Important pollinators that have a role in pest control by pollinating flowers which can attract pest-eating insects.

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Ladybug

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Ladybugs consume aphids, mealybugs, and mites, which are harmful to plants.

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Green Lacewing

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Their larvae, known as aphid lions, are voracious eaters of many soft-bodied pests such as aphids and mites.

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Assassin Bug

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Assassin bugs prey on a variety of insects including flies, mosquitoes, and beetles.

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Big-eyed Bug

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They are predators of many pest insects and mite species.

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Syrphid Fly

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Larvae consume vast numbers of aphids, while adults are important for pollination.

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Rove Beetle

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Predators of soil-dwelling pests such as fly larvae and other soft-bodied insects.

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Honeybee

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Essential for pollination, they also indirectly control pests by maintaining plant health.

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Hoverfly

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Hoverfly larvae consume a range of pests, while adults are important pollinators.

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Lacewing Fly

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Adults help in pollination, while their larvae attack a variety of pests including aphids, thrips, and caterpillars.

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Minute Pirate Bug

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These tiny insects feed on thrips, spider mites, and other pest insects' eggs.

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Robber Fly

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Aggressive predators, they catch many types of flying insects in midair.

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Braconid Wasp

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These small wasps lay their eggs on or in a host insect, which the larvae then eat from the inside.

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