Hi all,

Something's been eating a few small orchid buds and I've noticed an odd
insect--not sure if it's the culprit. It's a grey-brown crab-like thing
about 1/8 to 1/4 inch in size, sort of like a little stocky spider
that's decided to rise up on it's legs. I've seen them a couple times
now lurking around buds or flowers. The plants have been outside, so I
don't think it's an orchid pest per se. Tried google but couldn't find it.

Is this the culprit or something benign? If it's a likely culprit, how
do I get rid of them?

THanks,

Janet