Coreidae

Heliconia Bug Leptoscelis tricolor Westwood

Christine W. Miller

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Western Leaffooted Bug Leptoglossus zonatus (Dallas) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

Amelio A. Chi and Russell F. Mizell III

Coreid Bug, Leaf-Footed Bug, Euthochtha galeator (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

Frank W. Mead

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Squash Bug, Anasa tristis (DeGeer) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Giant Sweetpotato Bug, Spartocera batatas (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

Susan E. Halbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Leaffooted Bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

F. W. Mead

This document provides an overview of the leaffooted bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus, a minor pest affecting various crops including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It details the bug's distribution across the southern United States, identification features, and economic impact, particularly on citrus and pecan crops. The document also discusses management strategies such as insecticide application, cultural practices, and hand-picking to control infestations. Additionally, it highlights the importance of cover crop management to prevent bug buildup in citrus groves. Published: February 1999.

Cactus Bug, Chelinidea vittiger aequoris McAtee (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

F. W. Mead and J. L. Herring

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.