Green insect on bedroom ceiling

[Karlh1]

It's wingless, six long legs and two even longer antennae. Body is about 1" long and it moves quite quickly. During daylight it stays relatively still. I took two photographs of it if anyone needs them for identification. I guess the main question is, will it eat us?? I've not been able to find it on any websites so far.

[htcdude]

Hi KarlH1 welcome to the forum

Any chance you could post the photos? Hopefully it hasn't eaten you already

Nige

[htcdude]

Have you looked at any of the Shield Bugs? Might be one of those.

Nige

[Jason Claxton]

Hi KarlH

Could it be a Speckled Bush-cricket.
Which will not eat you and furthermore does not produce maneating spawn of some kind.It would be nice to see the photos.

Jason

[Pigeon feather]

My first thought was a bush cricket too, so far I have found two in my house this year and both have been on the ceiling and no, they made no attempt to eat me so I think you are safe!

[Karlh1]

I hope this works. I've looked at your bush cricket but it doesn't come close. I should point out that I live in South-East England. Thank you all for your interest.

[htcdude]

Looks like an Oak Bush-Cricket to me.

Nige

[Karlh1]

Now I've looked at a greater range of pics I agree, it does look like a bush cricket. Riddle solved. I guess I should be thankful it was quiet!

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by htcdude

Looks like an Oak Bush-Cricket to me.

Nige

Not quite- these are fully winged.

It's a male Southern Oak Bush-cricket which is a recent invader that is doing very well in the Home counties + beyond now.

[htcdude]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

Not quite- these are fully winged.

It's a male Southern Oak Bush-cricket which is a recent invader that is doing very well in the Home counties + beyond now.

Oops Thanks for pointing that out

Nige