Ambush bugs are perfectly camouflaged and can change colour to match their surroundings. They sit, motionless, in a flower, and wait for an insect to come near. They prey on aphids, flies, caterpillars, beetles, wasps and, unfortunately are very successful in catching bees. So, we sometimes see them as FOES.
FRIEND or FOE SERIES
INSECTS ARE EVERYWHERE and they are the most diverse creatures in the world! It’s impossible to keep them out of our gardens, but that's not necessarily a bad thing because a wide variety of insect life promotes biodiversity!
The TSMG's are pleased to bring you the 'FRIEND OR FOE' series! We will look at a common garden insect to determine whether it is a Friend or Foe (or both)!
Posters of the following 'Friend or Foe' are included as .pdf documents at the bottom of this page.