Good bug right?
I think these little bugs belong to those of the Assassin group. I found them this afternoon on my tea rose located on my balcony... I looked these up on the net and I believe they are Assassin bug nymphs ( Zelus longipes ) But some on the net said that they are a.k.a.. Milkweed and another said Wheel bug..
One blogger I came across also believed that he too was looking at Zelus longipes but updated his post exclaiming that it was incorrect but he's still trying to pin it....
' Mm... I wonder which specie it is?
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CheezCayke on Jun 08, 2014I'm pretty sure those are Leaf Footed Bug larvae and they're not good. I don't know if they hurt roses but they aren't good for fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes. I've given up trying to grow tomatoes because of them. http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2011/05/10/immature-leaf-footed-bugs-in-our-opinion/Helpful Reply
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CheezCayke on Jun 08, 2014They suck the fruit and when they do something in their saliva causes the fruit to discolor and not fully ripen. Sometimes the fruit looks normal but when you cut it open there will be big green patches and hard spots.Helpful Reply
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CheezCayke on Jun 08, 2014There are some pics on this forum that show the damage. http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?p=101914Helpful Reply
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Vetsy on Jun 08, 2014"Oh my!..I'm certainly getting some lessons here this week on bugs... Thank you.Helpful Reply
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CheezCayke on Jun 08, 2014You're welcome :)Helpful Reply
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Mitziblueyes on Jun 08, 2014Whatever it is? It's really kind of cool looking, not as though I would scream and want it off my plants bug it's so different! We had 3 spiked back spiders in my yard last yr. I screamed like a girl when I saw them? Didn't have a heart to kill being those were the first in 18yrs that have ever showed up at my house.,,Helpful Reply
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Mitziblueyes on Jun 09, 2014This is ones I found like we had! Weirdest thing I'd ever seen! We've never seen one before!Helpful Reply
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Mitziblueyes on Jun 09, 2014Pict won't upload??Helpful Reply
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Mitziblueyes on Jun 09, 2014It's called a spiny orb weaverHelpful Reply
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Vetsy on Jun 10, 2014They are beautiful yet scary!! I counted at least 18 in the link Leslie provided and I agree they are intriguing..Helpful Reply
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Louise Perkins on Jul 29, 2014Leaf Footed BugHelpful Reply
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Julie Dever on Jul 29, 2014I agree, Leaf Footed Bug babies.....popping up on my tomatoes now.....goodbye babies, into the soapy water cup!Helpful Reply
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Missingtx on Sep 28, 2014I got this recipe from Julie @Oregon Cottage She posted it on this site on another page She uses it on all of her garden it wouldn't hurt to try it on these DIY Homemade Garlic-Mint Garden Insect Spray (adapted fromKeeper of the Home)•2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled•3 c. mint leaves (and stems, too – I just throw it allin now)•2 tsp. dry cayenne pepper•2 small squirts of biodegradable dishwashing liquid1.Add the garlic and mint to a food processor and pulsefor a few seconds.2.Transfer mixture to a large pot and add the cayenne and12c. water.3.Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let sitovernight.4.Strain into a couple spray bottles (or gallon gardensprayer) and add the two small squirts of dish soap. To Use:– shake well before each use– this mainly repels bugs, though if they rub against it,it can kill them.– spray all the leaves on affected plants, including theundersides – preferably on a cloudy day so as not to burn the plants.– wait a few days to see the affect and then apply moreif needed (many times I’ve only needed to do one application)Helpful Reply
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