Chinch Bugs
Species
Chinch Bug Facts
- Size: The adult chinch bugs are about 1/5 inch long and nymphs range in size from 1/32 to 1/5 inch
- Color and Appearance: Chinch bugs start out orange red in color. As they molt, nymphs gradually change color from red to orange to black.
Chinch Bug Appearance and Behavior
Chinch bugs are parasitic insects that feed off of and eventually kill plant life. They are very small and, left untreated, can cause a lot of damage to a lawn. However, if the appropriate precautions are taken, chinch bugs can be managed and the damage they cause can be minimal. Chinch bug is a general term used to refer to three different species within the Lygaeidae family. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts and feed on the sap of grass plants. The chinch bug can be a major insect pest on home lawns throughout the country.
Chinch bugs are easy to recognize, but hard to see. Adult have a gray-black body with fine hairs, white wings, and reddish legs. It takes chinch bugs about four to six weeks to mature. They have a telltale white stripe across their bodies. The wings rest flat over the back of the insect and there is a black spot between the wings. Adults may be long-winged or short-winged.
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