Insects

Insects

     There are a wide variety of insects that are native to the New Jersey Pinelands. Many insects are extremely valuable to humankind.Bees and other insects make possible much of the food we eat through pollination. Blueberry and cranberry farmers make good use of these industrious bees. Of course, some insects like the deer fly, greenhead fly , and mosquito are pests. Others like the dragonfly and water striders are magnificent creatures to observe.