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Bigeyed Bug
View more pictures: Bing Images Google Images Yahoo Images Common names: Bigeyed Bug Scientific name: Geocoris pallens Region: This insect can be found in the western North America. Life cycle: This Bug produces several generations each year. The adults hibernate in garden rubbish. Physical Description: This 1/4 inch long bug is a gray color with tiny black spots on the head and thorax, and has very large eyes. Feeding characteristics: The adult and nymph eat aphids, blister beetles, immature Bugs, Leafhoppers, and spider mites. The adult nymphs and adults have piercing and sucking mouthparts to attack soft-bodied prey. Controls: No controls are necessary. See Beneficial Insectary Plants that attract this beneficial insect Return from Bigeyed Bug to Insects A-D Encyclopedia of Garden Insects |
