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Pittsburgh, PA

Here is a link to a photo of some of my squash plants from last year:

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y503/dibenea/photo_zpse8717ba1.jpg

They got invaded by insects, but I was still able to save most of the squash.

I am trying to identify these insects so that I can be better prepared this season.

Thank you!

6/21/2013 10:07:05 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

To me they look like Assasin Bug Nymphs. Which are good bugs...I would need a better picture to indentify them 100%. Do not spray these bugs as they are a sign of a healthy garden.To many people see a bug and think they have to kill it...

6/21/2013 1:51:58 PM

Boscawen, NH

They do look like assassin bug nymphs but because of the number of them I would guess that they are leaf footers, a member of the stink bug family. Unlike assassin bugs these are the bad guys.

6/21/2013 3:39:03 PM