The horehound bug is a stink bug which sucks the sap of the horehound plant, causing wilting of new shoots. They have five nymphal stages in their development. Although they usually attack horehound, they may also swarm on a variety of other trees and shrubs.
Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Jul 4, 2016. Captured Mar 26, 2015 10:35 in 184 Eaglehawk-Neilborough Rd, Eaglehawk VIC 3556, Australia.
