
Community identification
Broad-headed bug
Alydus sp.
- Order & Family
- Order Hemiptera, Family Alydidae
- Size
- 10 to 18 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in fields, meadows, and agricultural areas with low-growing vegetation and grasses.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds primarily on plant seeds, especially those of legumes, by piercing them with sucking mouthparts.
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal and active fliers; nymphs often exhibit mimicry, closely resembling ants to deter predators.
Risks & Benefits
Potential minor pest to certain crops like soybeans; however, they generally do not pose a significant risk to humans or gardens.