Leaf-Footed Bug
Leptoglossus species
Pomegranate's primary pest in the southwestern US, piercing fruit and causing spoilage.
Biology and lifecycle
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Signs to watch for
- Brown sunken spots on fruit
- Internal seed darkening
- Adult bugs aggregating on fruit
Controls
- Trap crops (sunflower, sorghum)
- Hand-picking adults at dawn
- Pyrethrin sprays during peak feeding
- Encouraging predator populations