Friend or Foe?

[RosieW]

[RosieW]

Does anyone know what these fellas are that I saw on my Black Russian?

[Jason]

Have you noticed any damage to your fruit @RosieW?

[Isobel]

They look cute! I hope they are friendly.

[RosieW]

I haven't seen any damage and the plant is at the end of its life anyway. I agree Isobel, they are certainly pretty. Just curious to know what they are.

[aussiblue]

Foe, and a foreign feral one at that; nymphs of the Green Vegetable Bug, Nezara viridula, see http://www.whatsthatbug.com/category/true-bugs/stink-bugs/page/28/ and http://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/photo/southern-green-stink-bug-or-green-vegetable-high-res-stoc...

Also https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/plants/fruit-and-vegetables/a-z-list-of-horticultural-insect-pests/green-...

[pbelliss]

Friend, without a doubt.

[Nev11]

For, green vegetable bug. It's the same family as the stink bug. They suck the life out of yr vege's and chew everything. They will spread and breed very quickly