Interesting PIC . . . who is who here?

alouwomack

13 years ago

Taken this afternoon on a cucumber leaf, shortly after a nice thunderstorm:

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jean001
13 years ago
oops. have to sign in.
alouwomack
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13 years ago
Hi Jean!

You were able to post a message saying "oops. have to sign in" that is readable . . . so I'm thinking you are signed in! LOL. No oops that I can read/tell/see!

--Amber
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alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
Is the oops about not being able to see the image? I'm wondering if it has something to do with my photobucket settings. I'm downloading pics the same way I always have before :(
jean001
13 years ago
The elongated critter is a caterpillar which is being attached by the smaller critter. Don't know the specific ID of the little fellow but it's a beneficial insect if you don't want that caterpillar eating your leaves.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
13 years ago
Wish I could see an image of the attacker from a different angle. It sure has gone for the 'working end' of that caterpillar!
alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
I definitely think the little fly guy must be on my side. I've just never seen anything like him before the pic. Sorry I didn't get a better angle . . . I was trying to not interfere with the feeding frenzy. Later I came back to get another peak and the caterpillar was lying there dead with no fly.
jean001
13 years ago
Helpful critter is more likely a true bug than a fly.
alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
Hi Jean,

Yes I was using the term "fly" lightly...I was reading more about good bugs and I think he might be a pirate bug. He can hang out in my veggie beds anytime :)
jean001
13 years ago
Pirate bugs are black and white. So, still a mystery.
alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
I guess it is still a mystery! Someone elsewhere said the predator was a squash bug . . . don't know though.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
13 years ago
Those big red eyes have to be a big part of the identification.

This guy looks nothing like any squash bug I've ever seen.
alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
I agree Rhizo. Those eyes are very distinct. I just found a website where you can send a pic for identification...I might try sending this photo. I don't need to know what it is but now I'm just curious!
alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
Take a look at this pic I just found online . . . it might be a fly afterall. Lol. I do live right near a large river which might explain the "marsh" factor . . . below is the link since I can't post pics from work:

Here is a link that might be useful: Marsh Fly, Euthycera arcuata
sunlightgardens
13 years ago
Wow! This is a nice pic!
jean001
13 years ago
Well, close resemblance. But I wonder about that site's statement of "Its range stretches from South Dakota and Ontario south to Texas and North Carolina."

I see a few differences,the eyes, also the wing patterns. I sill lean toward it being a true bug.
alouwomack
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you Sunlight! I like taking pics of the bugs as much as I do the flowers and plants :)

The caterpillar in the pic is a webworm . . . I've since found several trying to attack our pecan tree so regardless of who this little bug/fly is--he is my friend!

As far as the Marsh fly pic, I thought the eyes and wing pattern were noticeably similar; those eyes are really neat. I live in Texas so, the statement from the site is supportive.

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