eroth
Active Member
I've got 2 largish insects that are continuously on my Cascade plant, and I'm unsure if they are friend or foe. I definitely have aphids, and have just released a bag of ladybugs on the 4 plants this evening to hopefully combat the problem. (see the other photos in my flickr set for the ladybug invasion)
I am in Chicago, if location might help...
Guest (or Pest) #1:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3649218628_10e2c9a7e6_b.jpg
Guest (or Pest) #2:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3648413853_18acdf554c_b.jpg
and
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3648414737_05714abdcf_b.jpg
both guys are about the same size, which is about that of a penny, which you can see in the 2nd picture of the 2nd guy, as he's sitting on the twine which is 5/8".
the first guy has the black feet and striped antennae, while the 2nd guy has a bit larger body, longer back legs and antennae.
If anyone knows what they are, please let me know. If they aren't beneficial, then they'll be squashed during tomorrow's watering.
Thanks!
I am in Chicago, if location might help...
Guest (or Pest) #1:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3649218628_10e2c9a7e6_b.jpg
Guest (or Pest) #2:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3648413853_18acdf554c_b.jpg
and
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3648414737_05714abdcf_b.jpg
both guys are about the same size, which is about that of a penny, which you can see in the 2nd picture of the 2nd guy, as he's sitting on the twine which is 5/8".
the first guy has the black feet and striped antennae, while the 2nd guy has a bit larger body, longer back legs and antennae.
If anyone knows what they are, please let me know. If they aren't beneficial, then they'll be squashed during tomorrow's watering.
Thanks!