
Community identification
Burrowing Bug
Corimelaena pulicaria
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Thyreocoridae
- Size
- 3 to 4 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in grassy areas, gardens, and on various plants including weeds and flowers
Diet & Feeding
Feed on seeds and sap of various plants; they are fluid feeders
Behavior Patterns
Often found in large numbers on vegetation during the spring and summer; they overwinter as adults in debris
Risks & Benefits
Mainly a nuisance pest; they can occasionally damage crops or ornamental plants but are not generally harmful to humans