
"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 May 5, 2018. Captured May 3, 2018 14:29 in Hidden Canyon Trail, White Salmon, WA 98672, USA.