Bagrada hilaris

Description:

Description: English: Several stages of Bagrada bugs (Bagrada hilaris) on heat- and drought-stressed collard greens plant (Brassica oleracea var. acephala). The characteristic damage to the plant made by the insects sucking juices from the leaves is evident. On thick leaves like the leaves of these collard greens, the bugs leave white scars on the surface of the leaves. On thinner leaves, like mustard greens, the damage causes papery whitish patches. This photo was taken in central Los Angeles, California. Date: 2 October 2010. Source: Own work. Author: Downtowngal. Permission (Reusing this file): Public Domain.