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Forum: Beginner VegetablesReplies: 6, Views: 100
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juzzme

September 28, 2009
12:21 PM

Post #7112747

We have this weird looking bug walking all over our tomato plant. We are trying to attract beneficial bugs so I need to know if this is a "good" bug or "bad" bug.

The bug is about 1/4" to 1/2" long. The body is similar to an ant but is not segmented. It is bright orangey, red in color with six spidery kind of looking black legs. It also had antennae.

Anybody know what this thing is??

Jim41
Delhi, LA

September 28, 2009
09:18 PM

Post #7114755

Wish you had a picture. Hard to tell just by description. Might be an immature Lady Bug.
stephanietx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)

September 29, 2009
12:48 AM

Post #7115417

Is it this?

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/296/

themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)

October 01, 2009
04:52 PM

Post #7124279

Or maybe one of these? Assassin Bug

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/adv_search.php?searcher[com...
jjconcepts
Milford, CT
(Zone 6a)

October 05, 2009
09:57 AM

Post #7136767

baby ladybugs don't look anything like the adults.. but thre shouldn't be any up north what part of the world are you in? what state/country.. google baby ladybug.
stephanietx
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)

October 05, 2009
01:13 PM

Post #7137527

I'm thinking maybe it's the babies of either a leaf-footed bug or assassin bug.
HoneybeeNC
Charlotte, NC
(Zone 7b)

October 23, 2009
11:42 AM

Post #7200402

If it's a Velvet Ant - take care, the sting is very painful - here's a link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_ant

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