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title: "who is she and why is she on my monstera and my zz plant (both…"
description: "who is she and why is she on my monstera and my zz plant (both outdoors in missouri). ):<"
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author: "isabelle b."
published: "2023-09-11T19:13:14.105Z"
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# who is she and why is she on my monstera and my zz plant (both…

_Pubblicato da isabelle b. il 2023-09-11_

who is she and why is she on my monstera and my zz plant (both outdoors in missouri). ):\<

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### isabelle b. ha commentato il 2023-09-11

with some googling i have discovered it is likely a immature pale green assa$$in bug, Zelus luridus. harmless to plants but very painful bite to humans. feeds on insects and so generally a good friend to have in the garden!

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