Kudzu Bugs
The Kudzu Bug is an invasive species from Asia first detected in Georgia in 2009. It feeds on kudzu and soybeans and has become both an agricultural pest and a major fall home invader in the southeastern United States. Its defensive secretions are especially potent and can cause skin welts.
Species in This Group (1)
Key Behaviors
Feeds on kudzu and legumes during summer. Aggregates on light-colored buildings in fall to overwinter. Produces an extremely foul-smelling defensive secretion that can cause skin irritation and welts on contact. Attracted to light colors and sunny surfaces.
Risks & Concerns
Powerful defensive secretions cause an intense odor and can irritate skin, causing welts. Significant pest of soybeans, reducing yields by up to 19% in affected areas.
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