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Home > Sucking Insects > Leaffooted Bugs

Leaffooted Bugs

Description:

  • large bugs about 3/4 inch long
  • generally gray-colored with a white line across the back
  • hind legs expanded with jagged edges
  • all stages may be present together sometimes

Damage:

  • typical sucking insect damage
  • tomatoes may be pockmarked or misshapen
  • beans and peas may be discolored or taste bad

 

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