The whole damn thing would go in the dumpster. I can’t un-see those.
get_laird
Could be assassin bug nymphs (good thing) or could be a leaf-footed bug (bad). After my own garden experience, I learned they look incredibly similar and can be difficult to identify at certain stages. For the leaf foots, I believe you’re looking for back legs to show signs of flaring and the Proboscus should be long for drinking plant juices (assassin have something similar to a beak for killing prey).
they are scary, and will haunt my dreams forever. i hope this helps!
Classic_Beautiful483
I have the same ones on my pothos
most-days
I swear I learn a new bug to hate every day on this sub
SadHorse23
Wtf are those??
OniExpress
Leaf foot bug nymphs. It’s always league foot bug nymphs when someone tries to post a swarm of them looming towards like a well trained street gang dance troupe.
idfwu247
peaceful-waters
Kill them asap or your plant will suffer.
Cup of soapy water + garden gloves. Pluck them and drop them in and relish in their peril
DefinitionElegant685
Soon to be dead if they are near me.
pusheen-_and_groot
They are leaf footed nymphs. Easiest way to differentiate between assassin bugs is if they are solo (assassin) or in a group (leaf footed bug). I hate them and they get harder to kill and kind of aggressive when they are older and they will keep returning to your plant unless you kill them. Pick them off with tweezers and dump in a container of soapy water. The longer you wait the more they learn to hide and drop down so you can’t catch them.
dufchick
Where in the world are these vile creatures located?
PenaltyElectrical419
Horrifying! I hope that answers your question☺️
FormidableMistress
Kill them. My yard is infested and I kill them every day. They’ll kill entire plants in a day.
Kingbiirah
I did pest control for a living and these are 95% leaf footed bugs. Spray with insecticide soap safe for plants before they mess your babies up.
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Could be an assassin bug I think
https://preview.redd.it/9zm44hrd7a9f1.png?width=1319&format=png&auto=webp&s=5e2109fb2a9f512df116a8eeb80dd309286e29a4
The whole damn thing would go in the dumpster. I can’t un-see those.
Could be assassin bug nymphs (good thing) or could be a leaf-footed bug (bad). After my own garden experience, I learned they look incredibly similar and can be difficult to identify at certain stages. For the leaf foots, I believe you’re looking for back legs to show signs of flaring and the Proboscus should be long for drinking plant juices (assassin have something similar to a beak for killing prey).
https://preview.redd.it/wl1uhtspba9f1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0fccb3c11448158391b7aa76e4747c0a904f0f3e
It’s a nymph, not an ant. I would just leave them myself but you can probably easily spray them off with a hose.
They look like they eat cheetos and drink redbull
The bugs got OP half way through writing this.
This reminded me instantly of a post here a [month ago](https://www.reddit.com/r/houseplants/s/rELDAyUaJL)…
Horrible lol
Friends.
Starship Troopers is real!
r/redditsniper
Is this a center for ants?
I swear I always see the wildest bugs in this sub it’s like if I wanted to see insects I’d join one of those subs 😩
Wishing you luck OP!!
Wait, I thought those were aphids
A problem that’s for sure
Help! What are these aaaaaaa……
😂😂😂
Sorry, OP, I hope you and your plant are well. Don’t worry about me, I’ll get over your terrifying picture. Eventually.
https://preview.redd.it/l2njoavs9b9f1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8178a39b09438a833f6400bd445d0e068164f00a
Evil. That is what they are.
😂 These bugs look crazy, oh dear.
they are scary, and will haunt my dreams forever. i hope this helps!
I have the same ones on my pothos
I swear I learn a new bug to hate every day on this sub
Wtf are those??
Leaf foot bug nymphs. It’s always league foot bug nymphs when someone tries to post a swarm of them looming towards like a well trained street gang dance troupe.
Kill them asap or your plant will suffer.
Cup of soapy water + garden gloves. Pluck them and drop them in and relish in their peril
Soon to be dead if they are near me.
They are leaf footed nymphs. Easiest way to differentiate between assassin bugs is if they are solo (assassin) or in a group (leaf footed bug). I hate them and they get harder to kill and kind of aggressive when they are older and they will keep returning to your plant unless you kill them. Pick them off with tweezers and dump in a container of soapy water. The longer you wait the more they learn to hide and drop down so you can’t catch them.
Where in the world are these vile creatures located?
Horrifying! I hope that answers your question☺️
Kill them. My yard is infested and I kill them every day. They’ll kill entire plants in a day.
I did pest control for a living and these are 95% leaf footed bugs. Spray with insecticide soap safe for plants before they mess your babies up.