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[awp]

I got this plant for a year now and this is the 1st time I saw it appear on my roridula



Its the only insect that can walk around freely on the plant, but it doesn't look like a Pameridea (Assassin Bug ) at all

I also think this could be its home

Can anyone identify this bug for me, thx!

Edited by awp, 28 August 2011 - 18:12 PM.

[Flytyer]

Greenfly?

Edited by Flytyer, 28 August 2011 - 19:14 PM.

[awp]

Flytyer, on 28 August 2011 - 19:12 PM, said:

Greenfly?

I saw many smaller "black" flies got stuck  
Being green must be special!

[zeeland]

looks like these:
http://www.sarraceni...aq/faq5720.html

they live here in holland on ibicella I asked about it a few weeks ago:
http://www.cpukforum...showtopic=42517

[Phil Green]

No idea what the bug is, but it does look to be a true BUG.

It is not the same as in the above link - those green juverniles have short wings, this one is an adult and different to those adults

and it is certainly not an aphid (greenfly).

I doubt it will harm your plant (even if it does suck sap ?) and will probably help supply nutrients. I suspect it's just a local bug sucking from the trapped insects - study it and enjoy the fact that your plant is becoming more 'natural' with associated bugs.

[awp]

Thank you for your replies,   zee and phil.
I am just curious wheres it come from! Surprise if its a local UK bug.

[Phil Green]

It most likely is a UK bug - some of ours look really exotic.

http://www.britishbu...allery_het.html

http://www.britishbu...uk/gallery.html

Edited by Phil Green, 29 August 2011 - 14:52 PM.

[James O'Neill]

Yes, definitely British. It is a Capsid bug (Lygocoris pabulinus). It feeds on plant sap.

[awp]

Wo, such a good reference site!