Help! found a critter, Is he bad?

[iandaniel]

I found this guy on one of my blooms. does the rule apply ....on the bloom good bug..... on the leaves bad bug?

I don't know please. let me know if I should spray or is he harmless?

Woops.. thought I did here we are.

[fred]

As there are so many bugs may be a good idea to post a pic so we can guide you with the right advise.

[iandaniel]

Originally Posted by fred

As there are so many bugs may be a good idea to post a pic so we can guide you with the right advise.

Woops, thought I did.. here they are

[fred]

Quote=iandaniel]Woops, thought I did.. here they are

I must be blind for i still dont see a pic you may have to try again

[Anton]

FRED!

Put your glasses on, I can see it.

Generally the little ones are the baddies, I am not sure what that one is as I live in Australia, but to me, it looks like it may be a predator looking for some sushi.

Cynthia may be able to shed some light on what it is.

[fred]

I agree with you Anton

I also think this might be a good one for Cynthia

[iandaniel]

Great! its the that happy holiday the 4th of July, Independance day here in the states, she is probably away for awhile.

Can I PM her? by chance? how would I get her attention to this post?

[fred]

when Cynthia comes online I am sure she will see this thread.

As Cynthia is one of our Mods she will be around asap you can pm her if you wish.

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Sorry folks, I have never seem one of these before, well, at least not on my orchids. And bugs on any other plant don't get a second glance. Is this an outdoor grower? If outdoors, I'd ignore it for now. If indoors, I'd remove it, then keep an eye open for more. Now that is what I'd do with no further info, but someone may come on that recognizes your bug. OR, call your local county agricultural extension, and ask if you can email them a picture to find out if it is a carnivore or a vegetarian.

[BillC]

Although I can't see the bug properly, and I have no idea of the size, I am going to stick my neck out. I think it is a mosquito; it has the typical look of one of those bl%%$y things that plagued me for years in various corners of the globe. The worst I ever had the displeasure of meeting was in Cold Lake, Alberta. Things with a six inch spike that was inserted into any area of uncovered flesh. Sorry folks, just got carried away. But I stand on my opinion until proven otherwise.

Bill

[Vivienne]

it does look something like a mosquito. I would say, if it's just a single insect, then it could just be passing by and investigating. (I'd stop and investigate a psychopsis bloom too). No harm. However, if there are several or more and they won't leave the plant or bloom alone, then it's time for action.

[Hummer344]

Hi,
I contacted my bug expert and she has ID'd your bug. It is a Damsal Bug. It is a predator & lays its eggs in aphis etc. Its a good bug. don't kill it. If it bothers you catch it & release it in your garden.

[Anton]

Ah ha, a sushi lover.

[iandaniel]

auh too bad. i found another one today and killed it too. But good news since I found two means there is probably more.. I will let them go out side. have to say they look kinda interesting.

[BillC]

I stand corrected!!!

Bill

[Anton]

Maybe you've been bitten once too often Bill.

[BillC]

Nice to see you back in the paph Anton, you look very happy in there!

Bill

[prisana]

I think most predator bugs have chewing mouth parts , not sucking mouthparts...this kinda looks like a bug that sucks out juices from plants.. better be safe than sorry..