This year, as an experiment, I decided to let the cilantro go to seed. I doubt we will see many coriander seeds because finches have really been enjoying themselves, and I thought about pulling them up and planting something more attractive. I changed my mind this morning when I saw them covered with lady beetles in all stages of development! Here's what they look like, in case you aren't familiar with the larval or pupal forms:
I learned that cilantro, besides being good for bees, also attracts several kinds of beneficial insects. Here's an article (pdf format) about beneficial insects and how to attract them to your garden.
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