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Land O Lakes, FL   Judshah Jun 4, 2018 10:17 AM CST |
 Can any one tell me what type of bug this is? Is it harmful to the plant? Thank you!! |
Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies!              greene Jun 4, 2018 10:24 AM CST |
| Your photo is too blurry for my old eyes but the words may describe Assassin Bugs. Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith" |
Name: Virginia Charleston, SC (Zone 8b) Köppen climate classification Cfa  scvirginia Jun 4, 2018 10:36 AM CST |
| My best guess is Milkweed Bug; have a look at this link to see if your bugs look the same: https://www.gardeningknowhow.c... Assassin bugs are somewhat similar-looking, and it's a good idea to know your beneficial insects so that you don't squish the good guys: https://citybugs.tamu.edu/fact... Yay for growing milkweed! Virginia |
Name: Sue Ontario, Canada (Zone 4a)          sooby Jun 4, 2018 10:41 AM CST |
| Large milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus as far as I can tell from the picture - it looks to have the typical black band across its middle: https://bugguide.net/node/view... |
Land O Lakes, FL Judshah Jun 4, 2018 10:43 AM CST |
| I was using my tablet to take the photo and between Shakey hands and the sun, was not having much luck. Yes they are milkweed bugs! Such a simple name. I appreciate their help in reducing the seed pods a bit. I thank you both for the help! |
Land O Lakes, FL Judshah Jun 4, 2018 3:15 PM CST |
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