The Japanese Beetle is an unwanted import from... yes, you guessed right.... Japan, first noticed in North America in 1916, but the Differential Grasshopper is native to Southern Ontario. Easily identified by that distinct herringbone pattern on his legs. Both these creatures are considered crop pests. I wish they would stay away from my beans!
The pests (introduced or not) do find the best things to munch on don't they? Sigh. I don't think I have ever seen a weed infested with bugs.
ReplyDeleteThe grasshoppers are out in full force here too. I'm not sure about those beetles though.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you should post this today. In a few minutes, I'm on my way out the door in search of the Emerald Ash Borer that's presently causing so much damage to our native ash trees.
ReplyDeleteWell at least it was a great photo opportunity! Excellent shot!
ReplyDeleteThere have been times when I've notice quite a few grasshoppers down here but I wouldn't have a clue as to what brand they were...to me a grasshopper is a grasshopper, patterned or not. I dislike those beetles intensely. They are ravenous and dumb! Aargh.
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ReplyDeleteI do not like such not invited "guests" on your bean. * Unfortunately I am not yet after hip surgery. The hospital prolongs the deadline. I'm waiting for the phone and I'm at the end of mental toughness. Regards.
ReplyDeleteWe don't see many grasshoppers these days, but Japanese Beetles are very common. Really nice photo! Especially when enlarged...
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are efficient, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThe pests are very annoying and it seems whatever you do they still come back. Haven't seen any grasshoppers here but there are some annoying beetles that hang out at the community garden.
ReplyDeleteNice photo of the pests.
The photo was brilliant. I suppose bugs have to eat! Not on our crops though!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaggie x
Very strange dinner companions Shammi 😀 imported bugs are a problem here also, which is amazing considering how tough our restrictions.
ReplyDeleteNice shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!
ReplyDeleteIn the garden of my country house I have many hungry ants and they love to eat all my flowers! Fortunately they don't like to eat my Agave Atenuata.
Have a lovely week ahead!
I dislike pests and placing chemicals to get ready of them isn't desirable. You did got a great photo!
ReplyDeleteIt's always a fight between the produce and the pests.
ReplyDeleteHope you win....
Great close-up.
But your beans are so tasty! Funny comment on Ocala. But my front door looks a little better than that! And the 3 Stooges aren't hanging around! :)
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