They are light and dark brown in colour, giving them good camouflage on the stems of plants. Their most obvious feature is their long noses (proboscis).
The adults have long transparent wings which reach further than their bodies.
The nymphs are identical to the adults but their wings are not formed.
Adult size: 12 mm
Out and about
They are most numerous over the warmer months. Species from this family are found all over the world, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions. Common in Australia especially along the north-east coast.
Reproduction and Life cycle
To deter
To control
- Spray with neem
- Spray with pyrethrum
- Diatomaceous earth
- Keep weeds down to reduce breeding areas
Plants to repel
Plants to attract
Predators
Lady beetles / Lacewings / Minute pirate bug/ parasitising wasps
Why they are a Pest
These bugs are sap suckers, feeding on plants. They can transfer viral and fungal diseases from plant to plant. I found these on my mulberry tree.
