Good bug, bad bug??

[jnkimjones]

Digging over the allotment a few weeks back, I came across a selection for bugs, grubs and alike. Not knowing good guys from bad guys I left them for 'Monty' the robin to decide. Is there a list (with pictures) of the good and bad guys. I will then pass it around my extended family of allotment holders.

Thanks!!

[sewer rat]

Try having a look at the RHS website - that would be a goood starting point anyway.

[ken smith]

If the insects are fast moving they are likely predators and are good. Slow movers are usually plant eaters and are bad.This might not be 100% correct but is near enough.

[Demeter]

The trouble I have is with grubs - will they grow into a good guy or a bad guy?
I tend to leave Mrs Squashy to decide whether they should be allowed to show their colours one way or the other. because I am mean and heartless.

[jnkimjones]

There are some good tips here!!! I've searched on the internet and I can't ssem to find anything. All I need is pictures and a list saying Goog guy - Bad quy. I'm shocked I still can't find anything.

[Two_Sheds]

I like this one. I just typed Garden Pests into Google. Common garden creatures