#aphideaters

[just-pure-gardening]

Hoverflies: The Tiny Heroes of Your Garden

Did you know that hoverflies can be your garden's secret weapon against pests?

These small but mighty insects not only help to pollinate your plants, but their larvae are also natural predators of aphids and other harmful insects.

By welcoming hoverflies into your garden, you can reduce your reliance on chemical pesticides and create a healthier, more sustainable environment for your plants. Plus, watching these little hoverers in action can be quite mesmerizing!

So next time you see a hoverfly buzzing around your flowers, give them a little nod of appreciation. They may be tiny, but they're definitely heroes in your garden.

[eon-of-axolotls]

bugs from todayyyy :)

[cessnati]

Sep 15, 2023

[eengwall]

Eupeodes americanus, the American hoverfly #backyardnature #insectsoftexas #beneficialinsects #aphideater (at Dallas, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkozMj_vR1x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[moonbittern]

hoverfly larva eating aphids. i believe this is Eupeodes pomus, the short-tailed aphideater

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Scenes From My Walk - Common Loopwing Aphideater This Is Certainly An Interesting Insect Although I know it’s a little too “creepy crawly” for some. #ScenesFromMyWalk #CommonLoopwingAphideater #Aphideater #FlyingInsect #HoveringFly #Insects (at Agua Fria, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCmezuLWHR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[chrislanier]

#aphideater https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCHQ2ApZJE/?igshid=l2ahnvaf90cc

[iplantsman]

What I believe to be a Pine Ladybird (Exochomus quadripustulatus) having a little rest on a Mahonia leaf. The ‘flange’ on the edge of the wing casings is a key to identification and point of amusement. #insect #beneficialinsects #ladybird #ladybug #pineladybird #exochomusquadripustulatus #Exochomus #aphideater #mahonia #plant #uknative #uknativeinsect (at Crowborough, East Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CANtusYAvQw/?igshid=1gw1l32mbu77q

[living-history-lesson]

Hi, it's me, offering cool insect finds from the last couple days !!

Lil aphideater friend

Predacious Diving Beatle

Thank you for coming to my little corner. Safe travels

[teresateofilia]

Here there be dragons. #LadyBug #ladybuglarvae #dragonsinthegarden #itsagoodbug #aphideater https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVRuUkF_SF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xu7odpy9zswo

[similacra]

#aphideaters #pictureoftheday #canon6dmarkii #ladybugs #mygarden #20200529

[the-cupcake-is-a-lie]

Bugging me #ladybug #aphideater #lovebug #insects #color #nature

[onenicebugperday]

Saw a beautiful hoverfly at work the other day ☺️ Eupeodes volucris I believe? (In southwestern New Mexico)

Very cute little friend! And yes, looks like a large-tailed aphideater, Eupeodes volucris :) Despite the name, adults don't eat aphids, but the larvae do!

[plantfoundry]

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[eengwall]

Eupeodes americanus, the American hoverfly #backyardnature #insectsoftexas #beneficialinsects #aphideater (at Dallas, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkozJcZvNAH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[onenicebugperday]

@orevet submitted: found this little guy foraging for plants in the Bronx, NY! the pointy end is the head, I've never seen anything like it.

It's a syrphid fly larva! It'll turn into a nice little hover fly. And it was not foraging for plants, but rather looking for delicious bugs to nibble. This one in particular is an aphideater in the genus Eupeodes, likely Eupeodes americanus, so you can guess what they want to nibble (spoiler: it's aphids). Adults look like this:

:) Cute. Photos by susanna_h