Ladybird Under the Microscope: Nature’s Aphid Hunter

Ladybird Under the Microscope: Nature’s Aphid Hunter

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Ladybird Under the Microscope: Nature’s Aphid Hunter

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What's under the microscope this week? Don't be fooled by the polkadot outfit of this little bird/ beetle/ bug which is a fearsome hunter of aphids and other crop pests.

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Adult ladybird and ladybird larva (in case you were wondering what alligator-like means).

Ladybird Under the Microscope: Nature’s Aphid Hunter

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Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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