Today we scouted for insects and attempted to identify them. Which ones are beneficial? The students found many pollinators and predators, such as different species of bees and wasps. They also found the Distinct Lace Bug, a Leaf-footed Bug, Monarch butterflies and Robber Flies. What they found in gross abundance, of course, were Japanese Beetles, which were picked off by nimble fingers and plunged into a bucket of water to drown without pity.
What a great way to introduce kids to bugs, bees, plants and flowers. It fits right in with the farm-to-table movement that is gaining such momentum right now. Plus it's fun and you're encouraging a passion for plants! Hooray!
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