Nic Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 My Supra has been invaded by some very weird scary looking insects. Never seen them before, first noticed them the other day and everyday since, went to my car tonight and the bonnet is swarming with the pesky little things. Had a camera with me so took a picture to see if someone could identify what they are. They are totally white about the size of an ant with weird spikes all over them. When you touch them they jump like flees. Thankfully they are only on the outside of the car and so get blown off when I drive, if they start coming in the car though I'm going to seriously freak! Anyone know what they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 space invaders Sorry mate couldnt resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Weird ! They look like some kind of Hybrid Green Fly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bugs from the ECU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Not sure, but I dont think that kind of mod will catch on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 Weird ! They look like some kind of Hybrid Green Fly ? Yes they are kind of green fly like, they don't have wings and they hop about a metre when you touch them. They don't move just sit there on my car looking creepy :eek2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Yeah these things are a nightmare! I got attacked by a swarm of em ages ago while using turtle wax. Bloody things were EVERYWHERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 more of a reason to go out in the car and drive FAST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 What f*ck*ng planet do you park your car mate That are very weird indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 What f*ck*ng planet do you park your car mate That are very weird indeed. Hong Kong! Nic, run. Run away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Trying to think what these could be is driving me nuts. It could be some sort of leaf hopper or tree hopper nymph (immature form). Some of them have spines and are pale. But the photo looks like they've got really long back legs, which doesn't fit. Nic, do they have a long abdomen? And do they definitely have six legs? Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 They look cool.. collect some in a bottle and sell them on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Woolly Hackberry aphid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Pubic Lice????!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 i've seen these before, you are going to die. i'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 LOL Nic, Its the "invasion of the body snatchers" just don't let them impregnate you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Woolly Hackberry aphid? I thought you'd made that up until I googled it. It's the right size and colour, but I can't see any sort of aphid jumping very far? I think it might be some sort of orthopteran, maybe in an immature stage. Possibly it's the e-manage that has attracted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 I actually thought they were little spiders at first but I'm not sure if they have enough legs, but it is difficult to tell because of the spiky bits on the body. I'll try and get a closer look and better description later ...if I dare Oh and if it is any help they seen especially fascinated with my wing mirrors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 they hop about a metre when you touch them. If something 400 times the size of you came alone and started feeling you up, I'll bet you jump a lot higher than a meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 Just been out to get a closer look, they definitely have 6 tiny legs and look like aphids or mites, the small ones are all white and have 2 rows of bristles down their back. There are some slightly bigger ones that seem to be developing brown bodies. Some of them were crawling around a bit this morning and if I got too close would jump very quickly, had one land on my tshirt and another in my hair!! :eek2: They were all over my car today, also noticed there were some on the banana tree that I'm parked next to..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 They look cool.. collect some in a bottle and sell them on ebay LOL .. was thinking exaclty the samt thing...some people will buy anything if its on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 ok, thats it!!! I'm definitely not parking next too any banana trees in Leicester! :nana: :nana: :littled: LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Crumple-horned Snorkak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 OK, I give up. No idea. Nic, if you find out what they are, please let me know (I'm assuming you haven't been eaten already). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I believe they are the same as we used to get in Africa same as what - no idea. 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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