Beneficial Critter
Aphid Midge
Why they're helpful
Aphid midge larvae eat harmful aphids.
Identification
Adult aphid midges look like mosquitos with long curled antennae. The larvae which consume the aphids are small, orange, and slender. The eggs are small and orange.
How to attract
Pupae (cocoons) can be purchased mixed with sand and sprinkled over plants/soil. They require warm and humid conditions and 16+ hours of light. They should be sprinkled 3 times in spring. They require drinking water and nectar.
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