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How to Manage Pests

Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

Soldier beetles–Family Cantharidae

Soldier beetles are common predators of aphids and other insects in the garden and orchard. They are long, narrow beetles, usually red or orange with black, gray, or brown wing covers.
Adult soldier beetle
Adult soldier beetle

 

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