They’re here – one of my least favourite signs of Summer.
I saw a Greenfly with wings (i.e. full adult) perched on a rose stem this afternoon.
All very well to see only one, but I already suspected that round the next leaf corner would be some of its disgusting, pesky aphid offspring.
Yep … there they were… in all their diabolical glory.
But, some of you more alert viewers may have noticed from the first picture there were other creatures in the neighbourhood … and rumour has it that these particular creatures like to feast on aphids.
Now I know it’s wrong to interfere with the laws of Nature, but I couldn’t help myself. I was compelled to collect a couple from a nearby bush and put that theory to the test. And the results are now in ….
Ladybirds love to eat greenfly aphids.
© Alice through the Macro Lens [2012]
Alice through the Macro Lens 
that last shot is incredible. wow.
He’s certainly enjoying his meal 🙂
Very well done, as usual! It was so nice of you to escort the ladybugs to their dinner table!
Any move to eradicate Aphid-dom is a good move by my standards 🙂
Hooray for ladybugs! That last picture is astonishing. (And I HATE aphids.)
Pesticide is quicker, but watching a ladybird munching is more satisfying 🙂
I have noe idea what a greenfly is, but: go ladybird!!
Awesome photos.
Thank you.
Reminder to self: If you can’t find it happening naturally, cheat.
Wonderful Alice! Just wonderful!
Thanks. This one was a fun challenge
(although, probably not for the aphids 🙂 )
Terrific last shot! Are you using your tripod now?
No!
It’s not moved from leaning against my kitchen cupboard since I bought it!
Old habits die hard 🙂
Wow. Those are some amazing shots! Good eye!
The little bugs creep me out but I love the ladybug. I like that it eats the creepy bugs. Much like dragonflies! Yay for carnivorous bugs!!!
Amazing LB shot! Beautiful!
Amazing shots! Love that last one, perfect timing!
I love the ladybug shots! Wow!