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ImNotYourOpportunity t1_ix49a46 wrote

Reply to comment by allsystemsslow in How do insects survive winter? How do northenly climates have any insects? by failedtalkshowhost

Why is that? Do they live in the leaves or something?

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wishbonesma t1_ix4bnfb wrote

Yep, eggs and larvae often overwinter in fallen leaves, especially if you have trees native to your area.

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Foxs-In-A-Trenchcoat t1_ix4la3l wrote

Yes, if it's at all possible, you should leave a pile of leaves on a corner of your property for native insects to hibernate in.

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ImNotYourOpportunity t1_ix6btau wrote

I hate insects but I do understand their contribution to the eco system so I shall, moving forward, leave out some leaves for my insect homies. Granted, said pile will be far from my actual house but I got a decent amount of yard.

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