Leaf footed bug

Image: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org 5024069

Three species are of concern: the leaf footed bug (Leptoglossus clypealis), the western conifer seed bug (L. occidentalis) and the western leaf footed bug (L. zonatus)
All three species are similar in appearance and cause similar damage
Adult leaf footed bugs are approximately 19-25 mm long, brown coloured with a white band across their back. The hind legs have a widened area that resembles a leaf, giving these bugs their name
Eggs are brown coloured, rectangular and laid in a row on the leaves, fruit and nuts of the host plant.
Can spread on plant material. The adults are also capable of flight allowing for localised spread
The leaf footed bug (L. clypealis) is currently found in the southwestern United States. The western conifer seed bug (L. occidentalis) is found in Europe and North America (from Canada to Mexico). The western Leaf footed bug (L. zonatus) is found in from the southwestern United States to the northern half of South America.

High priority pest of: almonds, pistachios

Scientific name: Leptoglossus clypealis
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Stink bugs, aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies & hoppers (HEMIPTERA)