Dragonflies & Tomato Plants

Southfield, MI

Are dragonflies harmful to tomato plants? I have these plants in containers on my deck. I heard dragonflies are the 'good' pest because they eat mosquitoes. We live in a moderately wooded area surrounding by wetlands and lakes. I typically see these guys resting on the leaves. Thanks for your help!

Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b)

Relax and enjoy them. That must be a handy perch for them, and maybe they'll help keep your deck clear of mosquitos!

Ottawa, ON(Zone 5a)

Dragonflies are insectivorous: they eat other insects. They may rest on your tomato plants, but they won't eat them.

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