Leaf-footed Bug Nymph
Scientific Name: Acanthocephala terminalis
Order & Family: Hemiptera; Coreidae
Size: Nymphs vary from 5mm to 20mm; adults reach 20-25 mm.
Natural Habitat
Found in woodlands, forest edges, and gardens across North America.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous, feeding on plant juices from a variety of trees and shrubs using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Behavior Patterns
Nymphs often congregate on host plants; they go through five instars (molting stages) before becoming winged adults.
Risks & Benefits
Generally considered a minor garden pest; they do not bite humans or pets but can emit a foul odor when disturbed.
Identified on: 6/11/2026