Bug Identifier
Burrowing Bug
Community identification

Burrowing Bug

Corimelaena pulicaria

Order & Family
Hemiptera: Thyreocoridae
Size
3 to 4 mm in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

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