If you find these strange ‘blueberries’ in your garden, do not eat or touch them
Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby but also an excellent way to relax, get back in touch with the environment and add in a decent workout. Working in the garden keeps your yard fresh and can make contribution to to a healthy diet full of home-grown fruits and vegetables.
However, there are a few dwellers in the garden that you don’t want to bring to the kitchen table.Â
Make sure to check out the video below to see them in action.
According to an entomologist at Texas Invasives who confirmed to Mandy Trichell, those (cute, somewhat creepy) little critters are called Homaemus Proteus (in the nymph stage).
This insect is a type of Jewel Bug/Shield Bug.
With homes all over the world, this bug likes fields, shrubby areas, and woody edges. They are most often spotted in the spring and fall and come in a wide range of colors from orange to gold, brown and black, according to Bug Guide.
These bugs aren’t aggressive or poisonous, but they can be smelly. So if you spot something that looks like a blueberry but you know you aren’t growing any, take a second glance!
