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Three cornered alfalfa hopper

DatilDaddy

DatilDaddy

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Found one of these earlier today. I read they like legumes and grape vines, they pierce the stem and suck out the juices. Anyone know if they like peppers too?


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When I held it on my fingertip it always turned instantly to face me every single time I moved my hand. Makes you wonder what it may be thinking...


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No, not an aphid. much bigger and a whole different species. Did you know some aphids give birth to live young?



Anyway, heres a pic of the nymph stage.


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I did know that. I had a brief encounter and did super research.. :shh: I have never seen this insect before.. but research is my thing as a paralegal and I will search till I find a solution if you need

alfalfa hopper.. I see that now that i scrolled. up... I sill love research.. My brain has been trained to search from the bottom up ( no info to .. too much info) sorry!!!!! Anywho, I am assuming you have the answer ahahahaaa!!!!!!
 
I was just hoping they dont like peppers. I have been doing good with pests besides a few caterpillars tearing up my broccolli and tomatoes, and I would like to keep it that way!
 
I know thats right! I know you tried the spray... that didnt help???

RAIIIDDDDDDDDDDDD!!! AHHAHAAA!! Just kidding :-
 
Actually I thought it was a pretty cute bug and enjoyed watching it on my hand. Then he flew away. I was just hoping it would not be something I would have to kill in the future cause I kind of liked the little guy. Not the juvenile though, looks like it stings.
 
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