Leaf-footed Bug

Found on various plants, especially conifers and fruit trees. Often seen in gardens, orchards, and wooded areas.

Herbivorous. They feed on plant sap, particularly from seeds, fruits, and young shoots, using their piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Adults are active during warmer months. They are known for their 'leaf-like' expansions on their hind legs, which give them their common name. They can fly and are attracted to lights at night. They can emit a foul odor when disturbed.

Potential pest in agriculture, as their feeding can damage fruit, nuts, and developing seeds, leading to crop losses. They do not pose a direct risk to humans, though their odor can be unpleasant. They are part of the food chain for other insects and birds.