Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria)

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Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria) Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria)
Young mixed regenerating forest in Montgomery Co., NC
17 May 2013

Introduced to the U.S. in 2009, Kudzu Bugs are already becoming agricultural pests on various species of legumes, especially soy beans. Thanks to Mike F. for the ID!

Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria) Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria)
Young mixed regenerating forest in Montgomery Co., NC
17 May 2013

Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria) Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria)
Young mixed regenerating forest in Montgomery Co., NC
17 May 2013


Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria)
Mebane back yard, Alamance Co., NC
2 May 2020
Kudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria)
Mebane back yard, Alamance Co., NC
2 May 2020


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