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Squash bug
Photo Credit: Jeff Hahn, Univ. of MN Squash bug
Photo Credit: Jeff Hahn, Univ. of MN

Squash bug
Anasa tristis
Size: 1/10 - 5/8 inch long

Where/When: Feeds on squash, pumpkins, and other cucurbits, like cucumbers and melons. Adults appear in May and all life stages are present throughout the growing season.

Significance: Feeding can cause yellowing and wilting. Young plants are more susceptible to injury than older plants.
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