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brown Ant like insect with thorns (Leaffooted bug)

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by: Kori

Moni,

I agree, a closer picture would have made it a lot easier to identify. I didn't realize the photo would be resized so it couldn't have shown bigger. But, next time I find a curious creature in my yard, I'll know =) Thank you for your time!
Leaffooted bug
by: Moni

Kori
I would agree they are probably the leaf-footed bug. The antenna is not quite right for assassin bug. Glad you found out they were not dangerous.

A closer photo would help with the ID.
Leaffooted Bug
by: Kori

Thank you for comments. Actually, I found out what they are: nymph (baby I guess?) leaffooted bug. See a photo here: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/leaffooted_bug_2.htm and here to see them with their adult species: http://bugguide.net/node/view/277214/bgpage. Again,thank you for your help though.
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by: Anonymous

yeah, they eat other bugs not plants, and are therefore good for the garden, but they can give you a serious bite if you get them feeling threatened. otherwise they won't bother you.
yeah, looks like assassin bug
by: Anonymous

closeup picture: http://entweb.clemson.edu/cuentres/cesheets/benefici/ce169.htm
Ant-like critters
by: Anonymous

I've had these in my veggie garden and they don't affect veggies or the plants. I think they're called assassine bugs in that they kill other bugs. They can grow to about an inch long and fly. Even tho they have a drill they don't harm plants

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