Odd Objects Found in Phones?

[david@london]

was it green ?...... it might have been a shield bug and so perfectly harmless.

http://tinyurl.com/q7dtnek ( dead link 02-17-22 )

[Sargeguy]

Yes, always make sure it is an actual invasive or harmful species before squashing. 

[twocvbloke]

was it green ?...... it might have been a shield bug and so perfectly harmless.

http://tinyurl.com/q7dtnek

Nope, brown like the one in sargeguy's phone, I forgot I took a picture of it, I just found it:

[Jim Stettler]

Yes, always make sure it is an actual invasive or harmful species before squashing. 

I concur. Only squash the "problem" bugs.
Jim
BTW here in Colo. the bugs are few, small, and slow moving. Not like some areas in the US.

[AE_Collector]

We get a few of the green ones, likely the Shield Bug here in the Vancouver area. I couldn't see a size reference for them but here their body is up to almost an inch long but probably not quite. 3/4" for sure.

Looks like we are going to need an "Off Topic - BUGS" area on the forum! At least it can be used for real bugs as well as software and design bugs maybe.

Terry

[WEBellSystemChristian]

This eBay item reminded me of this topic... it's a music box...

[FABphones]

It's been a while since this topic was last posted in. Just found it, so adding; an old wasp nest in one phone, and in another all these loose nuts and washers had been placed inside.

[HowardPgh]

Those look useful. Must have made a lot of noise rattling around in there.