Coreidae (Leaf-footed Bugs), Nymphs
Season - mostly: Apr-Sept (full season: Feb-Dec) (BG data)
Food - prickly pear cacti, Opuntia spp.
Life Cycle
First eggs of the season are deposited in March, longitudinally on the underside of prickly pear
spines. The egg laying period in each generation extends over two to three months, the rate of
nymphal development varies considerably, and adults are long lived (nine to 12 months).