Aphid Midge Beneficial Insect
The aphid midge is a beneficial insect. Aphid midge larvae eat aphids; one larva can eat as many as 65 aphids in a day. Aphid midge larvae inject a paralyzing toxin into aphids and then suck the body contents from the stricken insects. They are more voracious feeders than ladybugs and lacewings which also feed…