There are more and more “cemeteries”. Don’t make one mistake when you meet them
Warm temperatures at the beginning of March meant that a lot of wingless blacksmiths appeared in Poland. What are these insects known for and are they a reason to worry?
Wslasted blacksmiths are also often called “cemeteries” or “trammers” with us. These are insects found all over Poland in large clusters. Most often we will meet them in parks, gardens, in cemeteries or generally in urban space. They like around chestnut, lime and acacia robinia.
The warm March resulted in a “tram” rash
There is usually a lot of “cemeteries” and have a characteristic smell. Their bright colors cause that people often take them as pests and try to eliminate them. Meanwhile, this is not a good approach. “Tramwajars” do not pose a threat to our plants or pets.
Watched blacksmiths have a positive role to play. Insects with a black and red abdomen and long legs feed on, among others mosquitoes or aphids. This makes them very useful in our ecosystem, reducing the population of burdensome species. This year there are a lot of them because of the warm March.
Useful insects confused with pests
“Tramwajars” are often confused with linden sink. They have a similar shape and color to beetles that destroy crops. They can be distinguished by a characteristic black sign and dots on the abdomen, which the pest does not have.
Unlike harmful insects, “cemeteries” do not bite people and do not spread diseases. Their presence near human headquarters should meet with a positive reception, because in addition to aphids and mosquitoes, they also feed on juices of dead worms or plant residues. Their role in nature deserves to be appreciated.
