My favorite photo from the orchard . . .
March 23rd, 2009 by Jennifer
. . . gets its own post.
We weren't able to identify this guy, but we think he looks most like a hopper or a cricket of some kind. Any guesses?
There’s a lot more detail in the full size photo, enough to make it a beautiful and clear desktop image on my newish iMac. I’m still learning about posting (and taking) photos. Isn’t this guy cool? If you haven’t seen the television series Insectia featuring Georges Brossard, I highly recommend it. Especially when viewed with little children.
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April 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
Hi Jenn,
I tried to write you an email but it said invalid address? And then it said could not be delivered??
Could you email me your address?
gwynnebartels@hotmail.com
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 pm
This looks like a Leaf Footed Bug. I found a picture of it on Whatsthatbug.com.
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
YES! Genny thank you, that has to be it. Here’s a quote from the guy who identifies all the bugs:
“Hi Jay,
This is a Leaf Footed Bug or Big Legged Bug in the family Coreidae. It is one of the species in the genus Leptoglossus. The best known species in this family is the Western Conifer Seed Bug, but your specimen appears to be Leptoglossus phyllopus which does not have a common name. This species is found in the southern states west to California and is easily distinguished from its relatives by the white bar across the wings. According to BugGuide: “Nymphs and adults suck juices from a variety of plants. This bug is particularly noted as a pest on citrus, on which it causes premature fruit drop, but also known to damage many other crops and ornamental plants. Apparently most common on thistle in FL, and on Yucca in KS .” We have gotten numerous reports of the species in association with tomato plants, even in our own garden, and since peppers are in the same family, Solanacea, your example is understandable. It may not appear that Leptoglossus phyllopus is doing damage to your plants since they don’t chew, but rather suck the juices from the plants. We have also seen this species in association with the ripe fruit of pomegranate. When they pierce the skin of the fruit, they secrete enzymes which causes bruise-like damage to the fruit.”
So he’s actually damaging our oranges . . . Sucker! He’s still cool, and well, I think I’d consider him still welcome in the orchard.
Thanks again, Genny!