Leptoglossus membranaceus
insect
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Leptoglossus membranaceus is a species of coreid bug, commonly known as a leaf-footed bug. These insects are characterized by leaflike expansions on their legs. They are sap-suckers that feed on plant juices from various crops, including peas, beans, potatoes, and tomatoes.12
Leaf-footed bugs spend the winter in their adult stage and may have two generations per year in warmer climates. They can be managed through insecticides or by destroying their hibernation sites and alternative host plants.2
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