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Arks, I can't identify the bug on the right, but the ones on the left appear to be Milkweed Bugs - Spilostethus pandurus. Hope that helps.

Thanks, norman!

Here are two more insects that I need help with. The first was seen in my garden in Darling 28 May 2012.



And the second was seen at Strandfontein on 21 June 2012.

Anyone???

Arks,
I just can't seem to find the first insect. It looks like some sort of moth, but just not sure.

I think that the second one may be a Drone Fly - Eristalis tenax

You could also post the photo on this website, someone there may be able to identify it.
http://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisbug

Thanks, norman

Can anyone help with an ID for this insect? Seen along Darling Hills Road, 17 November 2012.

Sorry Arks, can't help with this one. I have found a few that look similar, but they have short antennae, or have color on the head. Looks like a Blister Bug, but the antennae are way too long.

Or one of the Longhorn Beetles perhaps normana53? I found one similar - Ceroplesis capensis but not 100% sure. Red markings seem different.

Thanks norman and Rosemary! When I googled Ceroplesis capensis, I found several that look quite like this one. Seems quite a bit of variety in the red markings

It does look like the photo of a Rooibos Longhorn Beetle http://www.ispot.org.za/node/150791 that was taken at a small reserve near CapeTown. The markings don't match my books, but do match the photo on Google, so I would say that you found the identity yourself!

Here's another colourful gogga that I need ID help with. Seen in my garden in Darling in early January 2013.