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Help IDing bug.

ajw12345ajw12345 Posts: 2
in Problem solving
Hello all

I have some sunflowers growing and I have seen these bugs around the underside of the leaves and around the new growth of the sunflowers. They are hard to get a picture of as they fly or crawl away as soon as they see you.

Does anybody know what they are and if they are beneficial?

Thank you

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Shield bugs ... can’t see which sort ... love them
    ... it’s a good day in the garden when we spot a Shield bug. 



    They might suck a bit of sap but they don’t really go any damage and theyre so varied and a beautiful part of nature. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    ...and they like brightly coloured washing too   :)


    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ajw12345ajw12345 Posts: 2
    Thanks for your responses. If I can get better picture of them I’ll upload it. They don’t seem to be doing any damage and as you pointed out probably won’t so I’ll leave them be.
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