On one of my onions today - bright green all over and about half an inch long.
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think it's a shield bug ?
maybe not, just googled it and they look different..don't know then but we have them, too ;D
It doesn't seem to have the 'shield' shape. I thought maybe lacewing but I couldn't actually see the lacy wings either!
right shape but not as delicate as a lacewing..maybe you've discovered a new insect ;D
Can't really see the wing set-up from the photo, have you tried here:
http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/bugid.html
is it a bush cricket? does it have grasshopper-like legs?
we get loads of bush crickets (the cat LOVES them because they jump!)
edit: no, just had a better look and it definitely isn't a bush cricket!
It looks like a bug, but not shield bug. Beyond that I couldn't say as I don't have the references I'd need.
I agree with Robert. I think it's Myrmus Miriformis.
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I knew there'd be an expert or three along eventually! Thanks Georgie - that's him. Not sure my onions qualify as grasslands but maybe he was lost.
Quote from: ceres on June 17, 2008, 22:59:37
I knew there'd be an expert or three along eventually! Thanks Georgie - that's him. Not sure my onions qualify as grasslands but maybe he was lost.
LOL you are welcome. I'm no expert, but I do have some good books. ;D
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