Are these good bugs or bad bugs?
8fleetfeet
10 years ago
This cluster of insects was on a cucumber in the garden. I'm new to gardening (this is my first vegetable garden), and I'd like to know what these bugs are and why there are so many of them together. Anyone know?
Thank you,
Ellen
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