Category Archives: Insects & other Invertebrates

Insects, spiders, rolly pollies, worms, etc.

Tomato…err Tobacco Hornworm

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Tomato Hornworms (Manduca quinquemaculata) have straight black horns.  Tobacco Hornworms (Manduca sexta) have curved red horns… unless they’re an early instar and then they have straight black horns.  Great. Looking back at all hornworm photos I’ve taken here I realize I’ve … Continue reading →

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Assassin Bugs

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

There are many different types of assassin bugs and most are considered beneficial insects. Some species of assassin bug can inflict a painful bite.  Some, especially the triatominae subfamily, also know as Kissing Bugs, can transmit a deadly disease known as … Continue reading →

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Harlequin Bug

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Also known as calico bug, fire bug or harlequin cabbage bug. Harlequin bugs are a pest of With improve blood supply, male penile body gets all generic viagra cheap circumstances required for developing healthier, longer and stronger erections in the … Continue reading →

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Ladybugs

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

We plant lots of dill and treat it somewhat as a sacrificial plant.  It always starts out lovely and then as it gets to the end of it’s life I suppose it becomes weak and vulnerable.  Aphids love it and ladybugs love aphids. … Continue reading →

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Leaffooted Bug

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Leaffooted bugs have done some serious damage to my garden in the past. This year they haven’t been as bad as last year.  I’m not sure if it’s that way for everyone in Austin, or if it’s because I recognize … Continue reading →

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Giant Leopard Moth and Caterpillar

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Stalk of Fennel

Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) is a species of Tiger Moth.  I’ve noticed a few sites refer to them as ‘Woolly Bear’ caterpillars but those are in a different genus. If you’ve lived in Austin for even a short while … Continue reading →

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