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Squash bug

Anasa tristis

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Field Notes

Description:

Anasa tristis of the family Coreidae is a major pest of squash and pumpkins, and is a vector of the cucurbit yellow vine disease (CYVD) bacterium. These bugs can emit an unpleasant odor when disturbed.

(information from Wikipedia)

Notes:

This insect is formally known as "orange-tipped leaf-footed bug." These bugs and eggs were spotted on dark green zucchini squash.

Reference Links:

Squash Bug (Anasa tristis), Anasa tristis, Species Anasa tristis - Squash Bug - BugGuide.Net

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