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What is this bug (also don't mind my friend photobombing the picture with a stick of butter)(lemm.ee)

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fetter@lemm.ee
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Lacewing! Super beneficial insect! I try to grow them every year in my garden. They eat aphids and other pests on plants. It’s a friend :)

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SonicBlue03@sh.itjust.works
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How deep do you plant them? I might try growing some too.

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fetter@lemm.ee
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You don’t really plant them, you get eggs on little strips of paper that you hang on your plants. Super easy!

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TheLadyAugust@lemmy.world
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You can also plant lots of pollen producing plants or borage to help lacewings thrive. And of course don’t use pesticides

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