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Title: insect?
Post by: grannyjanny on May 02, 2009, 08:03:00

While at my daughters yesterday we saw an insect we hadn't seen before. It looked a member of the beetle family, pale green with a greyish blob at the back end. It was about 3/4' long & 1/2 inch wide. I think it had 6 legs. Any ideas please.
Janet

Title: Re: insect?
Post by: gardentg44 on May 02, 2009, 08:06:20

Froghopper (leaf beetle)

Title: Re: insect?
Post by: saddad on May 02, 2009, 09:33:46

With those dimensions I would be thinking Sheild Bug, but I'm sure you would recognise them... :-\

Title: Re: insect?
Post by: grannyjanny on May 02, 2009, 10:07:28

You are a star ;) ;) ;). Granddaughter was giving it a cuddle. She loves creepy crawlies & is so gentle for an almost 3year old.
Janet

Title: Re: insect?
Post by: Multiveg on May 02, 2009, 11:55:10

Quote from: grannyjanny on May 02, 2009, 10:07:28
You are a star ;) ;) ;). Granddaughter was giving it a cuddle. She loves creepy crawlies & is so gentle for an almost 3year old.
Janet

I think shield bugs can bite! (as can ladybirds)

Title: Re: insect?
Post by: grannyjanny on May 02, 2009, 13:09:10

Thanks I'll warn her.
Janet

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