Re: strange bug-please don't laugh
In a message dated 6/18/2003 10:45:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
ruskos@charter.net writes:
> Any ideas on what it might be??
> I've been calling it the turtlebug, but that's just because of the markings,
> buts it's a pretty tough little bug!!
>
> Cyndi
>
I believe to that is a Squash Bug (aka stink bug). They like to hide under
the vine when you rustle the plant. Grab one of the little buggers and smush it.
If it smells like paint thinner it is squash bug.
Get the little buggers.
Bill
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