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Mary-Anne
garden sage

Australia
10809 Posts

Posted - 28/04/2008 : 20:49:43

I found this pretty bug on one of the Hibiscus shrubs so I did a search and seems it is a Male Hibiscus Harlequin Bug its was big too, and bad news for me as its not a good bug for that shrub..

Good Things Come To Those That Wait ... I am Tired Of Waiting

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Pamela
head gardener

Australia
3949 Posts

Posted - 29/04/2008 : 08:17:42

But it is so pretty ... don't kill it ... I am sure you didn't.

"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears."

Mary-Anne
garden sage

Australia
10809 Posts

Posted - 29/04/2008 : 09:18:11

No I didn't Pamela.
The only things I do that too is Cane Toads, Mozzies and Caterpillars.

Good Things Come To Those That Wait ... I am Tired Of Waiting

Love Your Enemies... It Will Drive Them Nuts

Gail
garden sage

Australia
7707 Posts

Posted - 29/04/2008 : 11:51:18

They are so pretty, like little jewels. It is a shame the pretty ones have to be pests.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to use it in a fruit salad.

A ounce of common sense is worth more than a ton of intelligence.

Gail, near Gympie, Qld

Mary-Anne
garden sage

Australia
10809 Posts

Posted - 29/04/2008 : 12:27:11

I could not miss it, I wonder if those colours are a warning saying Keep Off

Good Things Come To Those That Wait ... I am Tired Of Waiting

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