
"Anasa tristis" of the family Coreidae is a major pest of squash and pumpkins, and is a vector of the cucurbit yellow vine disease bacterium. These bugs can emit an unpleasant odor when disturbed. It is commonly known as the squash bug but shares this name with certain other species.
Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Mar 26, 2022. Captured Jul 31, 2021 13:14 in 31 Ferncrest Ave, Coventry, RI 02816, USA.