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Harlequin Bug - Garden Insect Library - Saferbrand

Harlequin Bugs

Harlequins are found throughout the continental United States and reach southward through Mexico to its native countries in Cental America. It can be found in agricultural fields as well as home gardens.

 

In both the adult and nymph stages, these insects drain the juices from leaves and stalks with its sharp needle-shaped mouth.

 

 

 

 

Symptoms of Harlequin Bug Damage

Harlequin bugs in both the adult and nymph stages, drain the juices from leaves and stalks with its sharp needle-shpaed mouth.

 

Symptoms of harlequin bugs infestations include cloudy areas around the point of extraction, browning and wilting plants, and slower plant growth.

 

 

 

 

Results of a Harlequin Bug Infestation

Damage from an infestation of harlequin bugs include stunted plant growth, wilting plants and dying plants.

 

Although older plants can withstand an attack better than younger plantings, the older plants may show slowed growth. Younger plants may be damaged so severely, they may end up dying.

 

 

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