What bug is this?

Posted by: tanstaafl.

What bug is this? - 20/07/2016 17:00

I found this bug residing on top of my hat after a hike in the mountains this morning. It is a bit over one centimeter in length.

Can I assume that it is not a tick?

tanstaafl.
Posted by: mlord

Re: What bug is this? - 21/07/2016 11:58

Definitely NOT a tick.

I think we have those here too, just have to recall the name. I think it is actually a "good" bug.

Hmm.. nope, the one we had around here is different: a "Lady Bug" larvae.
Posted by: peter

Re: What bug is this? - 21/07/2016 18:20

Guys, if you do a google image search for "spiky yellow insect" then it's on like the second or third page. It's the larva of the Argus tortoise-beetle.

Peter
Posted by: tfabris

Re: What bug is this? - 21/07/2016 18:27

Quote:
it's on like the second or third page


There are other search result pages?!?
Posted by: mlord

Re: What bug is this? - 23/07/2016 18:17

Originally Posted By: mlord
Definitely NOT a tick.


Speaking of which: good tick photos here:

http://canadajournal.net/health/tick-season-protecting-lyme-disease-50383-2016/