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Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by eileen, Jun 10, 2013.

  1. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Does anyone have an idea what this could be:

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    eileen, Jun 10, 2013
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    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    I have never seen one of those. I hope that I never do but he is striking.

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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    If it helps anyone, it reminds me of being in the roach family.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    It looks like a robot. What is it sitting/eating on?
     
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  5. waretrop

    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    cherylad, And I had to go Google robot bug.

    You faked me out, thought it was a real bug... :eek:
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Oh Barb.. that's too funny! I just thought it's markings looked robot-like.
    So... were there any bugs called robots? :-D
     
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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    :D Looking at those... I think my vision of a "robot" was right on point!
    Okay... back to Eileen's serious question about this bug....
     
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    Maybe you can call J at MIB (Men in Black).
    They might know...
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I think I've solved the problem. It seems to be some kind of Mirid bug nymph. :-D
     
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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    I found him. Calocoris alpestris is my best guess working off eileen's info.

    It's still disgusting. I now even have a picture of this bug on my phone. Yuk, must take it off after this discussion.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Thanks Barb - that's it!! :-D
     
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