Red bug on Mexican petunias and hibiscus

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barbur Port Lavaca, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 21, 2004

What is this, there are other smaller ones that are similar but don't have the markings on the back. The bug is more red than the photo shows. Is it good or bad. If it's bad what do I do to get rid of it?

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Aug 22, 2004

Looks like an assasin bug http://www.clemson.edu/hort/homehort/biassbug.htm

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barbur Port Lavaca, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 22, 2004

Thanks so much Poppysue, I was feeling pretty frantic. I was watering in preparation for leaving for a week and saw them. Was tempted to grab the insecticide and start spraying. So now I can relax and enjoy my trip.

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crystalspin Santa Ana, CA(Zone 9b) Aug 23, 2004

Right, this one is your friend!
~'spin!~

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JustJen Gulfport, MS(Zone 8a) Aug 23, 2004

I've heard that this is the only bug that will eat the dreaded "love bug"...they are welcome in my garden anytime : )

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