The post Guide to Hover Flies: Syrphid Flies (Pollinator & Predator) first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. Syrphid flies are beneficial garden insects. Their larvae eat both insects and fungi, depending on the species. And adult hover flies are proficient pollinators around the earth. You will commonly see this tiny fly collecting nectar on flowers in your garden. Adult hover flies collect both pollen and nectar. And hover flies are one of … The post Guide to Hov...| My Monarch Guide
The post Guide to Milkweed Bugs (2 Types) Good/Bad? Facts & Photos first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. What are those bugs in your milkweed garden? Are milkweed bugs ‘good’ or ‘bad’ bugs? Why are they only on milkweed? If you found long red and black bugs, then you probably found one of two types of milkweed bugs. There are two types of milkweed bugs: Large Milkweed Bug (LMB for short) and Small … The post Guide to Milkweed Bugs (2 Types) Good/Bad? Fact...| My Monarch Guide
The tachinid fly is one of many beneficial insect predators in your garden. But they are also harmful to monarchs. But if you are raising monarch| My Monarch Guide