Leaffooted Bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

Release Date: 7/31/2022

Reviewed At: 12/16/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in229-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the leaffooted bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus, a minor pest affecting various crops including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It details the bug's distribution across the southern United States, identification features, and economic impact, particularly on citrus and pecan crops. The document also discusses management strategies such as insecticide application, cultural practices, and hand-picking to control infestations. Additionally, it highlights the importance of cover crop management to prevent bug buildup in citrus groves. Published: February 1999.

About this Publication

This document is EENY-072, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 1999. Revised April 2016. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Mead, F. W. (2005). Leaffooted Bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae). EDIS, 2005(10). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in229-1999

Authors

F. W. Mead

retired hemipterist (deceased), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry

Contacts

Elena Rhodes

Contact

staff

University of Florida

biological scientist III, Department of Entomology and Nematology