Brightly marked black-and-orange shield bugs found on cabbage family crops in summer are usually harlequin bugs. Young harlequin bugs are often black and yellow. They tend to congregate and mate on summer kale or collards. About one-third inch long, harlequin cabbage bugs are sometimes called calico bugs. They have black legs and short, segmented antennae.

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This is also in Tecolote Canyon, in San Diego.

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Cali California jumping towards a friend on Fiesta Island this morning

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From one concerned citizen to another.

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Taking a break in Tecolote canyon on our first walk of the day 5.7 miles.

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This is Cali, giving us her portrait look. 😉

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This section of Tecolote canyon has a thick tangle of native trees. It is very beautiful.

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