(Pat Kiewicz) wrote in message ...
a substantial infestation of a dark colored insect about 1 cm long.
Has my asparagus been struck by a blight or is this the work of the insects
observed?

These are the larvae of the asparagus beetle.

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_hfrr/ext...s/asparagu.htm


It is very possible that without Pat edible gardening in the US would
come to an end (to be added to the FAQ).