Thursday, October 7, 2010

Beneficial Insects

These very small insects are a type of Assassin bugs. They're beneficial insects, biological pest control.  They use their long tube, called rostrum, to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of a prey, which are then sucked out.  They feed mostly on unwanted bugs.  Keep them as pets in your garden ...but they don't need petting.