31 days of Quiet : 20

March 21, 2011

31 days of Quiet : 20

{f r i e n d o r f o e ?}

Mar 21, 2011 12:38:00 AM

8 Comments

When you find out let me know.

Posted by: Stephenie | March 21, 2011 at 08:28 AM

Isn't that an assassin bug? If it is, it's definitely a foe if you want to raise Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Posted by: eidolons | March 21, 2011 at 08:42 AM

It's a milkweed bug...... but I don't see any milkweed around my yard! I can't find anything that says they're plant pests?!!

Posted by: Stephinie | March 21, 2011 at 09:15 AM

Milkweed Assassin Bug? We aren't raising caterpillars.... but I think this might eat some bag bugs in my garden?

Posted by: Stephinie | March 21, 2011 at 09:20 AM

We call them Elder Beetles up here in this part of the woods.. Definitely A pest.. I've seen whole trees so covered you couldn't see the bark!!

Posted by: Tammy Miner | March 21, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Oh bummer. I'm thinking this little guy is getting more squishable all the time! He was hanging out on the fig leaves in the backyard.... hmmmm....

Posted by: Stephinie | March 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

Its definatley an elder beetle, I did a little research.. Not harmful to plants or humans.. Just a nuissance and can become over populated..

Posted by: Tammy | March 28, 2011 at 03:39 PM

Oh good! Thank you..... all I came up with was milkweed bug. I only see a few of them.... and they don't ever seem to be eating any of my plants.... so I'm glad I didn't squish this little guy..... I've got TONS of gardening stuff planted.... here's hoping a good season of homegrown food is coming my way :)

Posted by: Stephinie | March 28, 2011 at 04:15 PM

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