Leaf-footed bug

Found in gardens, orchards, and agricultural fields throughout the southern and western United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Broad host range including tomatoes, citrus, pomegranate, and various nut crops; feeds by piercing plant tissue and sucking juices.

Notable for the flattened, leaf-like expansions on their hind legs and two prominent yellow spots on the pronotum. They are active during the day and can produce an unpleasant odor if threatened.

Considered a minor to moderate agricultural pest; their feeding can cause spotting, scarring, and internal decay in fruits. They pose no physical risk to humans but are nuisance pests in gardens.