NOT NATIVE
Although S. acuta originated in Australia, it was thought to be introduced to New Zealand and Hawaii prior to 1898. The Torpedo bug was introduced to the U.S. first in California and was believed to be established by 1983.

Adult Torpedo Bugs (Siphanta acuta) are bright green in color with veins along their dorsal side mimicking a leaf. Their eyes are pink and the head comes to point, giving this insect a torpedo shape and an aerodynamic structure. The wingspan of the adult Torpedo bug is about 25mm. Once in the adult stage, life expectancy of S. acuta is only around 2 months.