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A true bug whose mouthparts work to pierce plant tissue and remove plant fluids is what a squash bug is.

Specifically, the insect in question (Coreidae family) carries the additional common names of coreid and leaf-footed bug. It is known as a squash bug because of some of its species -- for example, Anasa tristis -- preying voraciously upon such cucurbits as squash plants. It generally may be recognized by:

  • Antennae, each of which exhibit four-segmented patterning;
  • Foul-smelling scent gland;
  • Multi-veined forewing membrane;
  • Ovalish body shape;
  • Tibia (next-to-last segment) enlarged on both hind legs.
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Alex Kuhic

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3y ago

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