Zelus renardii, the Leaf Hopper Assassin Bug, is an aggressive predator and therefore a stalwart friend to roses. However, it is slightly less friendly to Rosarians, because it can inflict a painful sting if accidentally handled.
So leave her where she is, and know she's there to eat the bad guys, not to gnaw through a perfect fat golden flower bud.
It's difficult for me to write anything when I'm in a funk, and I've obviously been in a long dark slide the past month. I was struggling with a sick koi who I couldn't save, and concerned that other koi would be next. Pond treatments, antibiotics, an appearance of Fish Lice, getting a microscope for examinations and learning to use it, learning to anesthetize a fish for treatment, a setback in the biological filters meaning I was constantly checking water quality and making adjustments.
My pets--I'm responsible for them. I bought them and brought them here and so I owe them my care. I apologize for my failure. And an apology to you, Reader. Sorry I've been away. I must apologize also to my roses, who have also been neglected during all this. Zealous I must be as well. The Assassin Bug can't do it all herself.
So leave her where she is, and know she's there to eat the bad guys, not to gnaw through a perfect fat golden flower bud.
It's difficult for me to write anything when I'm in a funk, and I've obviously been in a long dark slide the past month. I was struggling with a sick koi who I couldn't save, and concerned that other koi would be next. Pond treatments, antibiotics, an appearance of Fish Lice, getting a microscope for examinations and learning to use it, learning to anesthetize a fish for treatment, a setback in the biological filters meaning I was constantly checking water quality and making adjustments.
My pets--I'm responsible for them. I bought them and brought them here and so I owe them my care. I apologize for my failure. And an apology to you, Reader. Sorry I've been away. I must apologize also to my roses, who have also been neglected during all this. Zealous I must be as well. The Assassin Bug can't do it all herself.
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