What are these garden pests?

8 years ago

I found these guys just chilling out on a leaf of one of my red chili pepper plants. Does anyone know what they are and should I be concerned? I've posted a pic. Thanks!

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daisysay
8 years ago
Appears to be an Assassin bug based on a quick Google search. Interesting read on this bug.
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Iris GW
8 years ago
Not a pest but actually a beneficial insect that will kill others.
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danita
8 years ago
Assassin Bug nymphs and Leaf-footed Bug nymphs can be really hard to tell apart. I claim no expertise, but based on the fact that these are hanging out in clusters would suggest that they are more likely the pesky Leaf-footed Bug nymphs. Assassin Bugs are more solitary. The shape of the mouth parts differs in the two species as well.

http://ideastations.org/radio/news/eastern-leaf-footed-bugs
faeriegardenmum zone 6
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The milkweed assassin bugs I had were more orange, I don't know that much about them, but they can sting you if they feel threatened.

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