Two pictures are attached.
From what I could find stated that these insects do not harm the garden. However, they thoroughly enjoyed eating my tomatoes and I consider that harm since I was not the one enjoying them.
The reason I am looking to identify them so I can understand what other bugs find these guys delicious or what plant they do not like so I can keep them at bay. This way I can enjoy more of my tomatoes in the fall/winter.
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Hi Jeff,
I found some additional info on your critter.
Either of these (and they are really prevalent in the desert garden) chew on our plants, but they do not necessarily do a lot of damage. You can use the safe soap spray on them if you want to.
http://pestcontrolcanada.com/INSECTS/box_elder_bugs.htm
Thanks for the help
I agree, Small Milkweed Bug :)
http://bugguide.net/node/view/153829
Milkweed bugs!
http://www.growgreenerguru.com/?attachment_id=485
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