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Jul 5, 2016 6:50 PM CST

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Name: Patty
Washington State (Zone 8b)

I have lots of these beetles now - hoping they are beneficial - anyone know what they are?

Patty 🌺

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ediblelandscapingsc

Jul 5, 2016 6:57 PM CST

Name: Daniel Erdy
Catawba SC (Zone 7b)

Red Soldier Beetle

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ediblelandscapingsc

Jul 5, 2016 6:58 PM CST

Name: Daniel Erdy
Catawba SC (Zone 7b)

adults feed on small insects that visit flowers; larvae feed on snails, slugs, and ground-dwelling insects

🌿A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered🌿

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Jul 6, 2016 5:02 PM CST

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Name: Patty
Washington State (Zone 8b)

Thank You! I'm glad to hear it's a good guy

Patty 🌺

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ediblelandscapingsc

Jul 6, 2016 5:05 PM CST

Name: Daniel Erdy
Catawba SC (Zone 7b)

Thanks for the tip Patty, glad I could help.

🌿A weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered🌿

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