Bug? in the Plumeria forum

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ShadyGreenThumb

Oct 1, 2013 12:22 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

Do we have a Bug ID forum? I am posting here because these bugs are always on my Plumeria. They seem to do no harm, possibly doing some good, like, eating aphids? I just want to know what they are? All I could find is a small one. The largest one I have seen are at least 3 times this size but then we always grow them bigger in Texas. What is is? And most importantly is it harmful?

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Dutchlady1

Oct 1, 2013 12:45 PM CST

This is an assassin bug and he is a good guy

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ShadyGreenThumb

Oct 1, 2013 12:51 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

Thank you, Hetty. I have a small Army of Assassins!

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Bubbles

Oct 1, 2013 6:36 PM CST

Name: Sandi
Austin, Tx (Zone 8b)
Texas Gardening

That is a juvenile leaf-footed bug. They are not good bugs.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu...

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ShadyGreenThumb

Oct 1, 2013 6:37 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

Ut oh! which is it? Left Footed bug or Assassin bug?? I don't see any damage to my trees.

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Dutchlady1

Oct 2, 2013 3:34 AM CST

I am sticking by my ID.

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ilovejesus99

Oct 3, 2013 10:40 PM CST

Name: Sandy
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 (Zone 9b)

I agree with Assassin bug I have them all over and no damage. I leave them alone to do their job.

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ilovejesus99

Oct 3, 2013 10:43 PM CST

Name: Sandy
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 (Zone 9b)

I agree with Assassin bug I have them all over and no damage. I leave them alone to do their job.

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ShadyGreenThumb

Oct 4, 2013 4:59 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

Here is a better picture leading me to believe it is a Leaf Footed Bug, complete with a black, spiky butt. They are here and there but not in herds or swarms. What do you all think? I will the smash the next one I see!!