Insect parasitic nematodes Order: Rhabdita Description Insect parasitic nematodes are small worms that are abundant in soil and require an insect host to complete their life cycle. These worms are colorless, measure 0.5-1.5 mm in length, and tend to be...
Lady beetles Order: ColeopteraFamily: Coccinellidae Description Adults and larvae of lady beetles primarily feed on aphids and can also attack leafhoppers, mites, scale insects, thrips, whiteflies, and small caterpillars. One group of black lady beetles, commonly...
Predatory bugs Order: Hemiptera Families: Reduviidae, Geocoridae, Anthocoridae, Pentatomidae, Nabidae Description Many species of true bugs are predators of insects and mites. Pests susceptible to attack by predatory bugs include flies, aphids, caterpillars, mites,...
Syrphid Flies Order: DipteraFamily: Syrphidae Description Syrphid flies, commonly referred to as hover flies, are brightly colored yellow or orange flies with black markings that mimic bees or yellow jackets. However, syrphid flies are harmless to people. Syrphid...
Green lacewings Order: NeuropteraFamily: Chrysopidae Description Several species of green lacewing are found in gardens and field crops in Colorado. Lacewing larvae are voracious predators capable of feeding on small caterpillars, beetles, and soft-bodies insects such...
