6 Dec,2023
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Ladybugs are well-known predators of aphids and other soft-bodied insects. They are considered beneficial in gardens and agriculture.
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These insects are ambush predators with powerful front legs that they use to catch and hold their prey.
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Assassin bugs are predators that feed on a wide range of insects, including caterpillars, beetles, and other bugs.
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Dragonfly larvae are aquatic and are voracious predators in water, feeding on mosquito larvae and other aquatic insects.
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Many ground beetles are predatory and feed on a variety of insects, including caterpillars, snails, and other small invertebrates.
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Many spiders are effective insect hunters, trapping their prey in webs or actively hunting them down.
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Although technically not predators, parasitoid wasps lay their eggs on or inside other insects, and their larvae feed on the host, eventually killing it.
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Rove beetles are predatory beetles that hunt for small insects and other invertebrates in soil and leaf litter.
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Lacewing larvae feed on aphids and other small insects, while adult lacewings may also consume nectar.
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