Size: 3 to 6 mm
Predators/Prey: They feed on the sap of plants.
Lifespan: The life cycle is completed in three to four weeks. There are two to three generations per year.
Interesting facts: The western tarnished plant bug is a major pest that attacks cotton and strawberry plants. In California this bug causes many millions of dollars in damage to the cotton and strawberry industry.
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