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09-16-2009, 05:05 PM
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Gorgeous little bug though
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09-16-2009, 05:13 PM
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LOL, call me crazy, but I like bugs. I'm doing my Master thesis work in the entomology department studying plant-insect interactions. Even have to wire up aphids to machines to watch their brain waves when they feed.
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09-16-2009, 05:22 PM
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Leaf-footed Bugs (Hemiptera)  I do not klnow this species inparticular, but I can tell you they are a terrible plague in Passion-Fruit plantations... They can feed on orchids too!
check this link http://fieldandswamp.com/true_bugs.htm scroll down to them...
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09-16-2009, 05:27 PM
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That's cool Camille. I think this one is one of the Florida Leaf Bug variations. I find the smells they exude when disturbed to rival that of skunks.
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09-16-2009, 05:30 PM
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Ack that is scary looking!! I'm not much a fan of bugs, but I do respect anyone that works with them because I know how important they are to the environment!!! I hope we figure out what this funny booger is!!
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09-16-2009, 05:32 PM
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Good gosh!
I was hoping somebody would say it's just a regular old Florida cricket and nothing to be concerned about! 
Sorry to Camille and all the bug lovers out there...I don't do bugs!!! If I get the chance, it's bye-bye bugs 
My hubby was going to catch one to bring to the local bug depot but if it's stinks like skunk when disturbed, maybe we'll re-think that idea 
By the way, I went out to take another  but they're nowhere in sight. I'll get a pic next time  |
09-16-2009, 05:39 PM
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The only good bugs (in my opinion), are bugs, (like ladybugs) that eat the bugs that eat our orchids.
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09-16-2009, 05:40 PM
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Good gosh!
I was hoping somebody would say it's just a regular old Florida cricket and nothing to be concerned about!
Sorry to Camille and all the bug lovers out there...I don't do bugs!!! If I get the chance, it's bye-bye bugs
My hubby was going to catch one to bring to the local bug depot but if it's stinks like skunk when disturbed, maybe we'll re-think that idea
By the way, I went out to take another but they're nowhere in sight. I'll get a pic next time |
There is another bug that looks much like this one called the Wheel Bug. It is a predator and should never be killed. I often see the young hatch out and completely cover a plant. They are black with red abdomens. |
09-16-2009, 05:41 PM
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That works for me, Bev! 
Anybody who knows me knows what's going through my head...the name of this thing includes just two words: STINK and BUG!!!
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09-16-2009, 05:42 PM
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Thanks for that info Harry
This alien doesn't have a red belly...they must leave immediately!  |
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