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Old 08-05-2008, 11:47 AM
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ive come across and black and yellow lady bird in my garden. are they friend or foe.
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Old 08-05-2008, 11:52 AM
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I'm pretty sure they're friends.....a piccy would be helpful
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Old 08-05-2008, 12:00 PM
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ive come across and black and yellow lady bird in my garden. are they friend or foe.
If its the 22 spot variety, they are non predatory but are still good because they feed on mildews and microfungi so they can help stop fungal diseases...
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