Why they are a Pest
Leaf-footed bugs pierce and suck the soft young pods of plants, which then become dry and deformed as they harden. They will also feed on flowers and immature fruit causing blemishes on the fruit which become more pronounces as the fruit develops. They are a particular problem on beans, and passionfruit as well as citrus, cucurbits (melons and cucumbers), cashew, cacao, coffee, avocado, beans and pomegranate.