What is this bug?

ginger2778 · February 23, 2014

It's on every leaf in my garden. Also, do I see Russet mites too?

Marsha

KarenO · February 23, 2014

I believe the transparent green insect is an aphid. not sure about russet mites.
KO

Patihum · February 23, 2014

I agree with Karen - it's an aphid.

Worth1 · February 23, 2014

This picture outtamakeyawannapuke.
I hate the nasty things and this is why.
Yuck.

Worth

ginger2778 · February 23, 2014

Guys thanks for the opinion, but I think I may have to respectfully disagree with aphid, this thing is fast moving, crawls around the whole leaf, has prominent antennae, the body is too slender, and it is the only bug in the area. Never seen a solo aphid with a slim body, and long antennae, and moving rapidly.Please don't get upset at me.

Marsha

KarenO · February 23, 2014

There are thousands of species of aphids. rotten buggers. all shapes, colors, wings, no wings... slow, fast skinny, pear shaped (like me) no end to the sap sucking honeydew pooping little monsters.

KarenO

Hermitian · February 23, 2014

There is an online resource for bug identification: BugGuide.net
Great site! If you can't find it, some one there will help you, including a few entomologists.

Patihum · February 23, 2014

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ac...phid)-PLoS.jpg
a pic of a pea aphid - notice the antennae.

tuk50 · February 24, 2014

It looks a lot like a termite!

ginger2778 · February 24, 2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuk50

It looks a lot like a termite!

That's what my husband thought too.

Marsha

Got Worms? · February 24, 2014

A Rose, is a Rose, is a Rose. A Skunk is....
Hit 'em with a little soapy water and see what happens.

Charlie

tuk50 · February 24, 2014

I don't know about your area, but if I leave a board in my garden and keep the soil moist for months, there is a colony of termites under it everytime. ....
They are easy to kill, but I've not seen any ill effects from them in the garden.
http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Termite

Darren Abbey · February 24, 2014

It doesn't look like an aphid to my eye… but the photo isn't clear enough for me to do any better.

clkeiper · February 28, 2014

I can't tell what it is for sure, but I don't think it is an aphid, either. Too long and skinny.

RootLoops · February 28, 2014

whatever it is soap water will kill it lol

February 23, 2014	#7
Hermitian BANNED Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,112	There is an online resource for bug identification: BugGuide.net Great site! If you can't find it, some one there will help you, including a few entomologists. __________________ Richard _<\|\|>_

February 24, 2014	#9
tuk50 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona (catalina) Posts: 413	It looks a lot like a termite! __________________ Hangin on for dear life!

February 24, 2014	#12
tuk50 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona (catalina) Posts: 413	I don't know about your area, but if I leave a board in my garden and keep the soil moist for months, there is a colony of termites under it everytime. .... They are easy to kill, but I've not seen any ill effects from them in the garden. http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Termite __________________ Hangin on for dear life! Last edited by tuk50; February 24, 2014 at 09:20 AM.

February 28, 2014	#14
clkeiper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 4,350	I can't tell what it is for sure, but I don't think it is an aphid, either. Too long and skinny. __________________ carolyn k

February 23, 2014	#2
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,932	I believe the transparent green insect is an aphid. not sure about russet mites. KO

February 23, 2014	#3
Patihum Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southeast Kansas Posts: 878	I agree with Karen - it's an aphid.

February 23, 2014	#4
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	This picture outtamakeyawannapuke. I hate the nasty things and this is why. Yuck. Worth

February 23, 2014	#5
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Guys thanks for the opinion, but I think I may have to respectfully disagree with aphid, this thing is fast moving, crawls around the whole leaf, has prominent antennae, the body is too slender, and it is the only bug in the area. Never seen a solo aphid with a slim body, and long antennae, and moving rapidly.Please don't get upset at me. Marsha

February 24, 2014	#11
Got Worms? Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Zone 5b/6a Posts: 546	A Rose, is a Rose, is a Rose. A Skunk is.... Hit 'em with a little soapy water and see what happens. Charlie

February 24, 2014	#13
Darren Abbey Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 586	It doesn't look like an aphid to my eye… but the photo isn't clear enough for me to do any better.

February 28, 2014	#15
RootLoops Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: rienzi, ms Posts: 470	whatever it is soap water will kill it lol