GoGreen Pest

Leaf-footed Bugs These insects have leaf-like enlargements found on their hind legs. The pests feed on tomatoes, numerous nuts, citrus fruits, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Leaf-footed bugs can also damage crops as they feed. If you are a gardener, may notice withered, warped, or emaciated seeds where the Leaf-footed bugs feed. These insects can also damage crops depending on how early the feeding occurs in the plant’s growth, leading to stark defects and dead leaves. They excrete a digestive enzyme