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Answer to Question from Last Issue (7-16-2020)

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This insect provides two important ecosystem services in your crops. Can you identify the bug and tell us what they do?

Answer- It is a yellow striped soldier beetle. They are predators, eating pests like caterpillars and aphids. They also contribute to pollination of your crops and other flowers.

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