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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Creating More Organic Pesticides! Thank You Lady Beetles!

These 14-Spotted Lady Beetles are busy mating to create the next generation of lady beetles to act as a natural pesticide in my garden. They are always welcome because they are great at keeping aphids at bay as well as many other garden pests.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: North Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Camera: iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Copyright: © Karen Jeffries