Good bug right?
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Vetsy
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Here I go again my hometalk friends with another bug question..
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?
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?
Three here.. I found these this afternoon on my tea rose.
Two here.
Here's one emerging from this odd little bamboo stick looking cocoon.
13 answers
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I'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/
CheezCayke
on Jun 08, 2014
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They 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.
CheezCayke
on Jun 08, 2014
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There are some pics on this forum that show the damage. http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?p=101914
CheezCayke
on Jun 08, 2014
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"Oh my!..I'm certainly getting some lessons here this week on bugs... Thank you.
Vetsy
on Jun 08, 2014
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You're welcome :)
CheezCayke
on Jun 08, 2014
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Whatever 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.,,
Mitziblueyes
on Jun 08, 2014
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This is ones I found like we had! Weirdest thing I'd ever seen! We've never seen one before!
Mitziblueyes
on Jun 09, 2014
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Pict won't upload??
Mitziblueyes
on Jun 09, 2014
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It's called a spiny orb weaver
Mitziblueyes
on Jun 09, 2014
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They are beautiful yet scary!! I counted at least 18 in the link Leslie provided and I agree they are intriguing..
Vetsy
on Jun 10, 2014
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Leaf Footed Bug
Louise Perkins
on Jul 29, 2014
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I agree, Leaf Footed Bug babies.....popping up on my tomatoes now.....goodbye babies, into the soapy water cup!
Julie Dever
on Jul 29, 2014
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I 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)
Missingtx
on Sep 28, 2014
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