What are these bugs on my Satsuma and what can I do about them.

larryp_2006_grow

5 years ago

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Denise Becker
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
These are the nymphs of the leaf footed bug, a relative of stink bugs. Normally I find them in my vegetable garden all over my tomatoes. I normally just knock them off whatever plant they are on and step on them.
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John 9a
5 years ago
Those critters are beneficial but they are true bugs and can give you a mean bite. I wouldn't want them inside if you have inside citrus but I leave them alone outside. They prey on other bugs and worms so they can lend you a helping hand. The caveat is they are pretty non-discriminant and I have seen them eating ladybug larvae which are really great to have around. Ladybug larvae eat aphids like candy!
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larryp_2006_grow
Original Author
5 years ago
I've seen the adults around, they are ugly mean looking guys and I wondered if they bite they just stand there and stare at you. I didn't connect the nymphs to the adults tho.
Laura LaRosa (7b)
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Are those what we call “assassin bugs”? I know they have a bad bite.
Jeannies_Garden (Tx 9a)
5 years ago
I'd rather have the ladybugs around :)

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What are these bugs on my Satsuma and what can I do about them.

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