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Mealybug Destroyer Larva eating an Aphid (Macro Video)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Found this Mealybug Destroyer Larva under a squash leaf treating an aphid badly.  I love how the little Destroyer keeps rearing back . They have got the india viagra generic in cheap. This is due to the ability viagra online … Continue reading →

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I hate you Squash Vine Borer

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

This vile horrible creature is the Squash Vine Borer.  She’s a wasp mimic, active during the day, a quick flier and most likely the cause of your dying squash.  I hate you Squash Vine Borer.  She lays her tiny flat orange … Continue reading →

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Tomato…err Tobacco Hornworm

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Tomato Hornworms (Manduca quinquemaculata) have straight black horns.  Tobacco Hornworms (Manduca sexta) have curved red horns… unless they’re an early instar and then they have straight black horns.  Great. Looking back at all hornworm photos I’ve taken here I realize I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ladybugs

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

We plant lots of dill and treat it somewhat as a sacrificial plant.  It always starts out lovely and then as it gets to the end of it’s life I suppose it becomes weak and vulnerable.  Aphids love it and ladybugs love aphids. … Continue reading →

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