Burrowing Bug

Scientific Name: Cydnidae family (various species)

Order & Family: Order Hemiptera, Family Cydnidae

Size: 3 to 20 mm (typically around 5-7 mm for common garden species)

Found mostly in soil or under organic debris like leaf litter; often attracted to lights at night.

Feed on the roots of various plants by sucking out nutrient-rich fluids.

As the name suggests, they spend most of their life underground; they are strong fliers and are active during warm nights.

Generally harmless to humans and structures; some species can be minor garden pests, but they are an important part of the soil ecosystem food chain.

Identified on: 6/11/2026