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Anasa tristis
Anasa tristis of the family Coreidae is a major pest of squash and pumpkins, and is a vector of the cucurbit yellow vine disease (CYVD) bacterium. These bugs can emit an unpleasant odor when disturbed. (information from Wikipedia)
This insect is formally known as "orange-tipped leaf-footed bug." These bugs and eggs were spotted on dark green zucchini squash.
Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on May 12, 2012
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