Scentless Plant Bug

Open fields, gardens, and agricultural lands with abundant weeds and seed-bearing plants.

Feeds primarily on the fluids of seeds and plant tissues, often preferring mustard family plants and various weeds.

Often found in large aggregations; they are highly mobile and can migrate in swarms when their host plants dry out. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Generally considered a minor agricultural pest; they do not bite or sting humans, but their large numbers can be a nuisance when they enter homes seeking moisture.