Leaf-footed Bug

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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.

Risks & Benefits

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.

Identified on: 9/25/2025