Coccinelles serve as natural pest controllers through diverse diets in gardens

3 articles · Updated · el-balad.com · Apr 28

French entomologists have documented nearly 100 coccinelle species, with 71 observed in Deux-Sèvres between 2016 and 2024, revealing significant dietary variation.
Most coccinelles are predators, with larvae consuming up to 400 aphids during development, while some species feed on plants or fungi and may damage crops.
Experts advise gardeners to maintain some prey and habitat, avoiding chemicals, to support coccinelle populations and promote ecological balance, rather than removing these beneficial insects.

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