Hoverflies & Lacewing Tenants
Hoverflies are like the hidden gems of the insect world.
They’re often mistaken for bees or wasps because of their yellow and black stripes, but don’t worry—they’re totally harmless!
While their larvae munch on aphids and other pests, the adults spend their days sipping nectar and pollinating your flowers.
Hoverflies love gardens with open, sunny blooms like daisies and marigolds. Adding these flowers is like setting up a hoverfly buffet and spa.
Hoverflies & Lacewings are the ultimate Bug Hotel Guests.
These tiny garden heroes are the ultimate cleaning and gardening crew.
Lacewings are the VIP guests at any bug hotel. With their shimmery wings and golden eyes, they look like they’re ready for the red carpet. But don’t let their fancy appearance fool you—their larvae are like the ultimate buffet bosses.
Nicknamed “aphid lions,” these tiny predators can gobble up over 200 aphids in a week! They’re the perfect guests to take care of garden pests like caterpillars and insect eggs.
When lacewings grow up, they calm down and trade in their carnivorous ways for a more refined menu of nectar, pollen, and honeydew (basically sugary aphid droppings—ew, but they love it!).
To make them feel at home, plant nectar-rich flowers and leave some grasses or piles of leaves for them to relax in.
During the winter, lacewings love to hibernate in style in cozy spots.
Every Great Hotel Needs the Right Amenities!
Set up your bug hotel with a mix of plants, leaves, and mulch to attract lacewings, and hoverflies.
Offer nectar-rich flowers for snacking and sunny, sheltered spots for relaxing.
By welcoming these garden heroes, your bug hotel will be the most buzz-worthy destination around. The best part?
These tiny guests will work hard to keep your plants healthy and your garden pest-free.