Bug ID Please

[socalgardengal]

I have a bunch of these around. I think they are bad bugs. Any idea? Also is there a good site to go to for IDing bugs? I need to learn. Thank you

[Worth1]

Dave's garden, Bug files.

Worth
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...88198703,d.eXY

[socalgardengal]

Thanks Worth!

[Worth1]

I found it.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j...26628997967482

Daves Garden.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...88198703,d.eXY

The Movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZotxe8SldM

[socalgardengal]

Yes...thats it!!! It says they feed on broadleaf weeds and that's what I pulled out last week with all the rust on them!
Thanks so much Worth! I appreciate your fast help

[socalgardengal]

Just watched the movie....WOW! Red Bug... hmmmmm I'll keep a good eye out to see what else the eat.

[socalgardengal]

Ok just did some looking around
Are these two species the same?
The first is is Red Bug/ Scantius aegyptius
The second is Firebug/ Pyrrhocoris apterus

I thought that bugs/plants had only one latin name?!?!
These seem like the same bug

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by socalgardengal

Ok just did some looking around
Are these two species the same?
The first is is Red Bug/ Scantius aegyptius
The second is Firebug/ Pyrrhocoris apterus

I thought that bugs/plants had only one latin name?!?!
These seem like the same bug

They aren't and here is the link so you can see the difference.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.eXY&cad=rja

Worth

[socalgardengal]

Thank you so much for your help Worth