Predatory insects
featuring the ladybird species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution for aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] Macrolophus pygmaeus ( Mirical , Mirical-N ), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes [...] biological control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids, or spider mite, depending on the species