What kind of bugs are these?
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I looked up a pic of woodlice and they look similar but the shell on these guys aren't jointed if that makes sense. Like it's one solid piece. Could be a different species I guess but they look similar to flea beetles, at least from pics I've seen online. Again I appreciate the help!
SnotNazi
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Definitely not woodlouse. They're beetles of some sort, insects not crustaceans. Is this plant outdoors? They shouldn't harm your plant if they are beetles, they're just there looking for snacks - other pests, larvae etc. We call woodlouse moisture bugs up here and I can say 100% that it's not a woodlouse. Looks like just your run of the mill brown beetle.
Oh dammit so they can be helpful? I doused them with safer brand insecticide soap right when I saw them
since my plants are young I didn't want to risk it. And they are inside plants
SnotNazi
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Well they were thriving off of something lol oh well you know for next time. Look up woodlouse, tons of up close pictures so you can see the difference between them and what you had. If you ever see these guys kill them, they'll eat you plant, large litters and they'll live in the moist soil.
OK thanks a bunch for the info!
Buzz Buzzilla
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Sorry ima little late to this post but the beetles in this picture are black ladybugs or ladybird...probably the best thing to ever have in your garden! I didn't even know they could be black!? So thank you for the post! These guys destroy aphids, mites, scales, and thrips!