More predators in action!

Just last week we were collecting data for some ongoing research we are doing measuring the impact that predator beetles are having on hemlock woolly adelgid.  We saw evidence of predators on all of our trees, but I was able to capture this satisfying footage of a Laricobius nigrinus larvae feasting on adelgids...

Just how much of an impact are these predators having?  Not sure just yet, but we are part of a regional study hoping to figure that out.  Stay tuned...