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Mon, Jul 4, 05 at 17:36
| I've seen big dragonflies in the area of my tomatoes. There is no pond anywhere near here. This is the first year I've seen them in my garden. I find them basking on the wire tomato cages. Do they lay eggs that turn into pests? |
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| No, their larva are aquatic and prey on mosquito larva among other things. The adults are great hunters of mosquitos, flies, and sometimes aphids. They're a great insect to have around. When I staked, they liked the tops of stakes as a hangout. -Kristy |
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| I don't know what I was thinking of! On one level I knew very well that dragonflies are harmless. I do love looking at them, and these are so large you can see every detail of their wings. It's such a surprise seeing them so far away from water. I guess I've spent such an inordinate amount of time this year protecting the garden and the house (not to mention the cat) from critters that will eat and/or infest them. Between the rabbits, the mice, the coyotes, plus the ants, aphids, and whiteflies, if something moves, I'm suspicious. |
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