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Insects (Class Insecta)Observer
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Ecological Role: It is known as a predator for new eggs and can feed on beetle eggs
Other information: They are a good food source for many different organisms.
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Western Leaf-footed Bug (Leptoglossus zonatus)Observer
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Ecological Role: They are known for damaging many plants and are harmful for gardens
Other information: Are fluid eaters
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Observer
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Ecological Role: Scavengers, and predators
Other information: Many disease vectors
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Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)Observer
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Ecological Role: Beneficial for eating nectar and pollen
Other information: Carbs such as nectar are for adults and pollen for larvae
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Small Ground Crickets (Genus Neonemobius)Observer
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Many crickets are pests for crops if over populated. However, they can help break down decay.
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American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)Observer
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They are a good food source for many different organisms.
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Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)Observer
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Diverse feeders and known to be good decomposers
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Red-marked Pachodynerus Wasp (Pachodynerus erynnis)Observer
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Reduce numbers of pests.
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Graceful Twig Ant (Pseudomyrmex gracilis)Observer
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They can affect the crops and humans harmfully.
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Viceroy (Limenitis archippus)Observer
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Ecological Role: It can mimic the same chemical monarch and queen butterflies.
Other information: Feed on nectar.
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Rustic Sphinx (Manduca rustica)Observer
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Important aspect of pollination.
They feed on nectar from moonflowers.
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Stink Bugs, Shield Bugs, and Allies (Superfamily Pentatomoidea)Observer
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Ecological Role: Is known for potato pest
Other information: Feed on a wide range of food.
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True Bugs (Suborder Heteroptera)Observer
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found in central American, north American and south American.
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Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
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Helps rid an area of crop-damaging aphids.
Other information: Feed primarily on aphids.
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Spine-headed Bugs (Genus Acanthocephala)Observer
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Plant-feeders // They can be important for crops and protect crops from different pests .
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Pantropical Jumping Spider (Plexippus paykulli)Observer
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Known for preying on other insects such as mosquitoes or small pests.
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Southern Two-striped Walkingstick (Anisomorpha buprestoides)Observer
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Help control the leafs on the group to allow the sunlight to reach the plants.