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Strange bug found in compost!!
Hi :-)
Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? https://www.facebook.com/glenys.ever...type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/glenys.ever...type=3&theater Thanx XG |
Someone has told me it looks like a solder/compost fly. but I cannot quite pin my hopes on that as it looks different to the photos of such in google.
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Strange bug found in compost!!
"Glenys" wrote
Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb All I see is your Facebook page, no photo of a bug. Gardenbanter do tell you how to deal with photos somewhere on their site, most of us that come direct use something like flickr. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
Strange bug found in compost!!
On 09/08/2014 15:25, Glenys wrote:
Hi :-) Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb Thanx XG All I get for both is a Facebook page. |
Strange bug found in compost!!
https://www.facebook.com/glenys.ever...e=3&uploaded=2
Try that Bob. It works for me. Mike .................................................. For those ex Royal Navy. http://angelradioisleofwight.moonfru...ive/4574468641 7.30 – 8.00 pm Wednesday 13th August 2014 ‘From the Crowe’s Nest’ "Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Glenys" wrote Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb All I see is your Facebook page, no photo of a bug. Gardenbanter do tell you how to deal with photos somewhere on their site, most of us that come direct use something like flickr. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
Strange bug found in compost!!
On 09/08/2014 21:41, 'Mike' wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/glenys.ever...e=3&uploaded=2 Try that Bob. It works for me. No that doesn't work. I suspect you have to be foolish enough to sign up to farcebook to see the pictures -- mailto: news {at} admac {dot] myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
Strange bug found in compost!!
"Glenys" wrote in message ... Hi :-) Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb Thanx XG -- Glenys Its a Devils Coachman, harmless as far as I know. -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cvs http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
Strange bug found in compost!!
"alan_m" wrote
'Mike' wrote: https://www.facebook.com/glenys.ever...e=3&uploaded=2 Try that Bob. It works for me. No that doesn't work. I suspect you have to be foolish enough to sign up to farcebook to see the pictures I wondered if that might be the problem. Tried Facebook for some while and came off. Still use Twitter but not much. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
Strange bug found in compost!!
On 09/08/2014 15:25, Glenys wrote:
Hi :-) Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb Thanx XG You typed the same link twice. Anyway, it's the Devil's Coach-horse. A carnivore that eats woodlice. R. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
Strange bug found in compost!!
On 10/08/2014 09:18, Ragnar wrote:
On 09/08/2014 15:25, Glenys wrote: Hi :-) Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb Thanx XG You typed the same link twice. Anyway, it's the Devil's Coach-horse. A carnivore that eats woodlice. R. I could only see a Fb page but Devil's Coach Horses eat all sorts of creepy crawlies including slugs. That's probably why the beetles were in the compost - it's like a 5* restaurant for them in there. An interesting and useful inhabitant of your garden I'd say; no need to try and exterminate them. -- Sue |
Strange bug found in compost!!
But Sue, what about the worms in the compost? I love to see millions of them
in my compost, are they going to provide the main course? :-( Mike .................................................. For those ex Royal Navy. http://angelradioisleofwight.moonfru...ive/4574468641 7.30 – 8.00 pm Wednesday 13th August 2014 ‘From the Crowe’s Nest’ "Indigo" wrote in message o.uk... On 10/08/2014 09:18, Ragnar wrote: On 09/08/2014 15:25, Glenys wrote: Hi :-) Does anyone know what this is - 2 views. One of them flew off, although the wings must be very thin! I need also to know if I can still use the compost after infestation, and if not, how do I get rid of them, please? http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb http://tinyurl.com/k26d8eb Thanx XG You typed the same link twice. Anyway, it's the Devil's Coach-horse. A carnivore that eats woodlice. R. I could only see a Fb page but Devil's Coach Horses eat all sorts of creepy crawlies including slugs. That's probably why the beetles were in the compost - it's like a 5* restaurant for them in there. An interesting and useful inhabitant of your garden I'd say; no need to try and exterminate them. -- Sue |
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