yair
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cucumber

This insect is on my cucumber. should I get rid of him or to keep him in my pot?
I have three cucumbers growing now, it might eat them?
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imafan26
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It is a firebug and usually feeds on seeds of lemons and hibiscus. It is not a beneficial bug, so I would not keep it around.

yair
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thank you



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