Pics of bugs on my 'maters (dialup warning)

[Inchworm]

1.

This is why I went on safari with camera.

2.

These either flew or jumped when I touched them. They didn't care whether they munched on the front of back of leaf (even stalk)

3.

This looked like a spider. I assume he is a buddy.

4.

Noticed the two "tails"

5.

Noticed the shape.

6.

Maybe the spider's mate?


I'll look them up and learn from you all. I just thought I'd share the pics if it helps anyone.

:hi:

[JDPriestly]

1. Thanks. Keep us posted on what you find out about these bugs.

[nc4bo]

2. #5 tarnished tomato bug?

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/hortmatt/2003/18hrt03a5.htm

Please let us know what it is so we can keep an eye out for them!

[Inchworm]

4. I'm thinking not

See on #5 how the butt forms 2 corners? The tarnished tomato bug's butt is round. They also specialize in eating the fruit.

Hmm...

[Inchworm]

3. Looks like the work of "flea beetles"

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/fleabeetle.html

:hi:

[Inchworm]

5. According to this diagram

#4 is a leaf-footed bug of some sort and

#5 is a stink bug of some sort.



:)

[nc4bo]

6. I stepped on something that looked and smelled alot like "D" last night

Eewwwwl :puke:

I see what you mean and from your linky, those critters leave the same pattern of holes as in the OP.

Nice going!

They really tear up some leaves, don't they?