Insects

In our garden we have:

snails
wasps
bees
ants
beetles
flies
spiders
stink bugs (Green vege bugs)
leaf bugs 
stick insects
pill bugs
cockroaches
praying mantis
slaters
slugs
butterflies
caterpillars
ladybirds
centipedes
grasshoppers
crickets
millipede
aphids
worms
oyster scale

There are certain insects we would like in our garden. Not all of the creatures listed above are welcome as some are pests.

Can you think of reasons why we want some insects?

Look here for ideas.

What insects are they?

Here is more information about NZ insects, not all of these are beneficial insects either. 

See why bees are gardeners best friends. 

Can you think about ways we can help bring these insects into our gardens?

After learning about insects post a padlet of a piece of knowledge you have learnt.