Although some
insects
, such as the Asian hornet, are considered pests, others are unanimously appreciated for their
usefulness in the garden.
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Why are insects useful in the garden?
Often abused,
insects
are essential auxiliaries for our gardens.
They play a predominant role in the ecosystem.
Indeed, pollinating insects, such as bees and bumblebees, participate in the reproduction and development of many plants.
Other insects, known as “
recyclers
”, such as flies and rove beetles, have the task of recycling dead plants, excrement and other natural waste.
And others, like ladybugs and spiders, ward off and protect plants from pests such as aphids and mites.
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What are beneficial insects?
Each insect plays a role in the balance of the garden.
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Each insect
plays a role in the balance of the garden
.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of beneficial insects that contribute to biodiversity in our gardens:
the bee
The ladybug
Wasp
The beetle
lacewing
The Bumblebee
the woodlouse
the spider
The earwig
rove beetle
hoverfly
What are the different types of insects?
Like mammals, insects (Insecta) are a class of invertebrate animals with several orders, according to very specific characteristics.
To date, there are about thirty recognized orders of insects, but the most popular in our gardens are:
beetles: beetles, ladybugs
Hymenoptera: bees, ants
diptera: flies, mosquitoes
Lepidoptera: butterflies
Homoptera: aphids, cicadas