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My ladybug conquests - 12 images, sorry for length.

Started Oct 16, 2014 | Discussions thread
Clive50
Clive50 Contributing Member • Posts: 693
Re: My ladybug conquests - 12 images, sorry for length.

shk12 wrote:

great set, nice DOF

i good way to attract ladybugs is to plant some milkweed and a fire-bush if your climate allows.

i planted a firebush last year and notice several ladybug larva on it.

the milkweed is a aphid magnate, and the ladybugs are happy to eat on them.

The ladybug or ladybird as we English call them actually milk aphids they use them like we do cattle.

subsequently, the firebush is very popular with butterflies and hummingbirds .

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