Friend Or Foe? Predators Of Eden

Hello, I do recall darkening your door in this fine thread many moons ago.

Whilst coming on real heavy with the shovel in preparing my 21yr untouched terrain for an outdoor grow I chanced upon a few of these evil looking things wiggling towards me no doubt with malice aforethought.
Should I invite them to stay for a drink or perhaps you savvy folk can suggest another course of action.

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Highya @Pterostychus , @Amy Gardner , and other fellow growers!

I hope you’re all doing well. I’m seeing quite a few of these, and hardly any aphids this year. Isn’t this a soldier beetle? They are a great predator to have around.

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I’m back @Pterostychus

I finally got a few photos of the insect in question. Based on their behavior and general shape, I think they might be young soldier beetles. They certainly prowl both sides of each leaf, and poke into the apical bunches, like they’re on the hunt. I’ve left them alone, since I’m not seeing them stop and molest the vegetation.
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