Biology

Plautia affinis: Green Stink Bug Plautia affinis: Green Stink Bug- The green stink bug is mainly green and looks waxy with a lightly dimpled texture. Poecilometis ellipticus: Gum Tree Shield Bug Poecilometis ellipticus: Gum Tree Shield Bug- Photographs and information on this species. Wikipedia: Nepidae Wikipedia: Nepidae- Encyclopedia article on this family of insects commonly called waterscorpions because of their superficial resemblance to a scorpion. Water Scorpion Water Scorpion- Student project on Nepa cinerea including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. Lygus lineolaris: Tarnished Plant Bug Lygus lineolaris: Tarnished Plant Bug- Photograph of this insect and information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Halticus bractatus: Garden Fleahopper Halticus bractatus: Garden Fleahopper- Photograph of this insect, with information on its host plants, symptoms, life cycle and description. BugwoodWiki: Predatory Plant Bugs BugwoodWiki: Predatory Plant Bugs- Photographs and description of these bugs in the family Miridae. Lygus lineolaris: Tarnished Plant Bug Lygus lineolaris: Tarnished Plant Bug- Provides photographs and a description of this insect, with information on its life history, damage caused, host plants, detection and manag… Halticus bractatus: Garden Fleahopper Halticus bractatus: Garden Fleahopper- Provides photographs and a description of this insect, with information on its life cycle, damage caused, host plants, natural enemies and m… Halticus bractatus: Garden Fleahopper Halticus bractatus: Garden Fleahopper- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species. Poecilocapsus lineatus: Fourlined Plant Bug Poecilocapsus lineatus: Fourlined Plant Bug- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species and the damage its larvae can cause. Lopidea davisi: Phlox Plant Bug Lopidea davisi: Phlox Plant Bug- Photograph and information on the natural history of this species and the damage it causes. Miridae Miridae- Information from Wikipedia on this large and diverse family of plant bugs, also known as capsid bugs. Blissus leucopterus: Chinch Bug Blissus leucopterus: Chinch Bug- Photograph of these sap-sucking bugs, and information on their hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Blissus insularis: Southern Chinch Bug Blissus insularis: Southern Chinch Bug- Provides photographs and a description of this tiny bug which damages turfgrass, its distribution, life cycle, damage and management. Oncopeltus fasciatus: Large Milkweed Bug Oncopeltus fasciatus: Large Milkweed Bug- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species. Milkweed Bug (Spilostethus sp) Milkweed Bug (Spilostethus sp)- Photographs and information on this bug that sucks the sap of milkweed plants. Common Pond Skater: Gerris lacustris Common Pond Skater: Gerris lacustris- Photographs and information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Water Strider: Gerris sp. Water Strider: Gerris sp.- Close-up photos of water striders. Water Striders Water Striders- Article by Louise Kulzer about water striders and their behavioral quirks. Gerridae Gerridae- Article from Wikipedia on this family of predatory insects which rely on surface tension to walk on top of water. Leptoglossus sp: Leaffooted Bug Leptoglossus sp: Leaffooted Bug- Photographs of this bug and information on its hosts and symptoms. Spartocera batatas: Giant Sweetpotato Bug Spartocera batatas: Giant Sweetpotato Bug- Photographs and information on this pest, with a key to the Florida species in this genus. Leptoglossus phyllopus Leptoglossus phyllopus- Photographs and information on this leaf-footed bug, its distribution, identification, bionomics and management. Euthochtha galeator Euthochtha galeator- Photographs and a description of this coreid bug, its identification, life history, economic importance, detection and management. Chelinidea vittiger aequoris Chelinidea vittiger aequoris- Photographs and information on this cactus bug, its distribution, description, identification, bionomics and detection. Anasa tristis: Squash Bug Anasa tristis: Squash Bug- Photographs and a description of this pest, its life cycle, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management. Squash Bug: Anasa tristis Squash Bug: Anasa tristis- Photographs and information on the natural history of this bug supplied by the Arthropod Museum, Dept. of Entomology, University of Arkansas. Acanthocephala terminalis Acanthocephala terminalis- Photographs and information on the natural history of this common leaf-footed bug. Cimex lectularius Cimex lectularius- Article about bedbugs from Animal Diversity Web. Cimex lectularius: Bed Bug Cimex lectularius: Bed Bug- Photograph and information on this parasite, its habitat, life cycle, description and control. Cimex lectularius Cimex lectularius- Article about bedbugs and their effects on humans, by Arthur C. Huntley, M.D. Bed Bug: Cimex lectularius Bed Bug: Cimex lectularius- Provides photographs and a description of this blood-feeding parasite, its distribution, life cycle and management. Bed Bugs: Cimex lectularius Bed Bugs: Cimex lectularius- Photographs and information on the natural history of this species. Bed Bugs and Blood-Sucking Conenose Bed Bugs and Blood-Sucking Conenose- Photographs and information on these insects, including their life cycle and control, with details of insecticides labeled for home use. Bedbugger Bedbugger- Provides photographs of bed bugs in all stages of their development, information about how to identify and eliminate them, links to recent articles, frequently asked qu… Bedbugs Bedbugs- Details about what they are, what they do, how to identify them, and how to get rid of them. Lethocerus Americanus Lethocerus Americanus- Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. Lethocerus, Abedus and Belostoma Lethocerus, Abedus and Belostoma- Provides photographs and a description of this giant water bug or electric light bug, with information on its life cycle and distribution, and a … Belostomatidae Belostomatidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of giant water bugs, their classification, habits and reproduction. BugwoodWiki: Minute Pirate Bugs BugwoodWiki: Minute Pirate Bugs- Photographs and description of these true bugs in the family Anthocoridae. Wikipedia: Anthocoridae Wikipedia: Anthocoridae- Encyclopedia article on these bugs, commonly called minute pirate bugs or flower bugs. Hypera punctata: Clover Leaf Weevil Hypera punctata: Clover Leaf Weevil- Photographs of adult and larva, with information on its symptoms. Hypera postica: Alfalfa Weevil Hypera postica: Alfalfa Weevil- Photographs of adult and larvae, with information on symptoms and a description of this pest of alfalfa. Dendroctonus terebrans: Black Turpentine Beetle Dendroctonus terebrans: Black Turpentine Beetle- Photographs and a description of this insect, its distribution, biology, hosts, detection, prevention and management. Dendroctonus frontalis: Southern Pine Beetle Dendroctonus frontalis: Southern Pine Beetle- Photographs and a description of this serious pest, its distribution, biology, hosts, detection, prevention and control. Anthonomus grandis: Boll Weevil Anthonomus grandis: Boll Weevil- Photographs of this insect and information on its habitat, life cycle and description. Anthonomus eugenii: Pepper Weevil Anthonomus eugenii: Pepper Weevil- Photographs and a description of this weevil, its distribution, life cycle, host plants and damage. Coccinella transversalis: Transverse Ladybird Coccinella transversalis: Transverse Ladybird- Several photographs and information on this species. Leptinotarsa decemlineata: Colorado Potato Beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata: Colorado Potato Beetle- Photographs of this beetle and information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description.