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Black soldier flies are common and widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae. Neither the larvae nor adults are considered pests or vectors. Instead, black soldier fly larvae play a similar role to that of redworms as essential decomposers in breaking down organic substrates and returning nutrients to the soil/environment.

13848813 - Black soldier flies are common and widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae. Neither the larvae nor adults are considered pests or vectors. Instead, black soldier fly larvae play a similar role to that of redworms as essential decomposers in breaking down organic substrates and returning nutrients to the soil/environment.

A common and widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae, and quite possibly the best-known species in the entire infraorder. The larvae are used in manure management, for both house fly control and reduction in manure volume, and the mature larvae and prepupae raised in manure management operations are themselves useful as feed supplements

13848795 - A common and widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae, and quite possibly the best-known species in the entire infraorder. The larvae are used in manure management, for both house fly control and reduction in manure volume, and the mature larvae and prepupae raised in manure management operations are themselves useful as feed supplements

As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.

13848292 - As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.

13849258 - Lateral view of a flower beetle; larvae feed on roots, while the adults can be encountered during spring/summer feeding on flowers

13844913 - Myrmeleon formicarius or AntlionM; they take their name from the larvae, which is a higly effective ant predator.

The Large Bee-fly, Bombylius major, is a bee mimic. The eggs are flicked by the adult female toward the entrance of the underground nests of solitary bees and wasps. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to feed on the grubs..

13849016 - The Large Bee-fly, Bombylius major, is a bee mimic. The eggs are flicked by the adult female toward the entrance of the underground nests of solitary bees and wasps. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to feed on the grubs..

The antlions are a group of about 2,000 species of insect in the family Myrmeleontidae, known for the fiercely predatory habits of their larvae, which in many species dig pits to trap passing ants or other prey.

13844898 - The antlions are a group of about 2,000 species of insect in the family Myrmeleontidae, known for the fiercely predatory habits of their larvae, which in many species dig pits to trap passing ants or other prey.

13844639 - Microscopic view of mosquito larvae in a Petri dish

13848652 - As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.

Known as the common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. It is found in many parts of North America, Europe and Asia. The adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew but the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops.

13847606 - Known as the common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. It is found in many parts of North America, Europe and Asia. The adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew but the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops.

71230230 - Larvae of Craesus septentrionalis in alarm position, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Valgus hemipterusm nale on young nettle leaf Dark beetle with distinctive white lunule markings Females have a noticeable telson Beetles are active from may to June on flowers larvae feed on dead wood of birch Native to Central Europe, but invasive t

70333001 - Valgus hemipterusm nale on young nettle leaf Dark beetle with distinctive white lunule markings Females have a noticeable telson Beetles are active from may to June on flowers larvae feed on dead wood of birch Native to Central Europe, but invasive t

Freshly emerged from pupa newborn female Culex pipiens mosquito floating in water prior to start flying off, abundant larvae and pupae still left in water

70308009 - Freshly emerged from pupa newborn female Culex pipiens mosquito floating in water prior to start flying off, abundant larvae and pupae still left in water

70209507 - Freshwater. Rivers. Galicia. Spain. Arthropod. Aquatic insect. Dragonfly larvae (Aeshna cyanea)

71103627 - 'As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.'

71058124 - Larvae on skewers for sale at Dong Hua Men night market, Beijing, China, Asia

11382251 - Larvae on skewers at Dong Hua Men market, Beijing, China, Asia

71198272 - The Large Bee-fly, Bombylius major, is a bee mimic. The eggs are flicked by the adult female toward the entrance of the underground nests of solitary bees and wasps. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to feed on the grubs..

71186908 - Clouds of Crab Larvae swirl near Shore, Gecarcoidea natalis, Christmas Island, Australia

71186907 - Clouds of Crab Larvae swirl near Shore, Gecarcoidea natalis, Christmas Island, Australia