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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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