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title: "HELP! What is this bug i found in the bottom of my pot? is it part of…"
description: "HELP! What is this bug i found in the bottom of my pot? is it part of the life cycle of a fungus gnat?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Eva"
published: "2025-09-06T19:11:29.871279Z"
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# HELP! What is this bug i found in the bottom of my pot? is it part of…

_Posted by Eva on 2025-09-06_

HELP! What is this bug i found in the bottom of my pot? is it part of the life cycle of a fungus gnat?

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## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-06

It's definitely not a fungus gnat; they're grub-like as larvae. It's a bit blurry, but I'd guess it's an aphid

#### Eva replied on 2025-09-06

what do aphids do?

#### Waspinator replied on 2025-09-07

They suck leaf juices and damage plants. Indoors, they can be treated with neem oil. Outdoors, put one to six ladybugs or a praying mantis on the affected area; they're really effective

### verdure commented on 2025-09-14

found those too but out a ladybug on my indoor plants! Hope he’s hungry because there were alot of little scurrying guys!

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