Coreidae
Guides
Acanthocephala alata
leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala alata is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Burmeister in 1835. It is native to Mexico and occurs from Texas through Central America to Colombia. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocephalini and is one of the more frequently observed coreids in its range, with over 3,000 documented observations.
Acanthocephala declivis
Giant leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala declivis is the largest species in its genus across its North American range, reaching 28–34 mm in length. Males possess dramatically enlarged, leaf-like hind tibiae used in aggressive combat with rival males and courtship displays toward females. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism in hind leg morphology, with females retaining slender, unmodified legs. It occurs from the southern United States through Central America to El Salvador and Guatemala, with a subspecies A. d. guatemalana described from Guatemala.
Acanthocerini
Acanthocerini leaf-footed bugs
Acanthocerini is a tribe of leaf-footed bugs (family Coreidae) established by Bergroth in 1913. The tribe comprises at least 20 genera and 50 described species, with taxonomic diversity concentrated in South America. Members belong to the subfamily Coreinae and share the general morphology of coreid bugs, including the characteristic leaf-like expansions on the hind legs that give the family its common name.
Acanthocerus lobatus
leaf-footed bug
Acanthocerus lobatus is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Burmeister in 1835. It is known from the Caribbean region and parts of North America including Florida and New Mexico. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocerini, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features including expanded hind tibiae.
Althos
leaf-footed bugs
Althos is a genus of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae, first described by Kirkaldy in 1904. The genus comprises more than 20 described species distributed primarily in South America. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Hypselonotini within the subfamily Coreinae.
Althos obscurator
Althos obscurator is a leaf-footed bug (family Coreidae) first described by Fabricius in 1803. The species has a broad distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America, with confirmed records from the southeastern United States including Florida and South Carolina. It belongs to the tribe Hypselonotini within the subfamily Coreinae. Despite its wide geographic range, detailed biological information remains limited.
Anasa
squash bugs
Anasa is a genus of squash bugs in the family Coreidae, containing more than 70 described species distributed throughout North, Central, and South America. The genus includes major agricultural pests, particularly Anasa tristis, which causes significant damage to cucurbit crops and vectors cucurbit yellow vine disease. Members of this genus are specialized herbivores of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Anasa andresii
Anasa andresii is a leaf-footed bug species in the family Coreidae, first described by Guérin-Méneville in 1857. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this species remains limited. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America.
Anasa armigera
horned squash bug
Anasa armigera, commonly known as the horned squash bug, is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae found in North America. It is a minor pest of cucurbit crops, occurring alongside the more abundant Anasa tristis in squash and cucumber fields. Adults are attracted to vittatalactone, the aggregation pheromone of the striped cucumber beetle, suggesting cross-species chemical communication in host location. The species serves as a host for egg parasitoids including Gryon pennsylvanicum and Hadronotus pennsylvanicus.
Anasa repetita
Anasa repetita is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Heidemann in 1905. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Maryland, New York, and the District of Columbia. As a member of the genus Anasa, it belongs to a group commonly known as squash bugs, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited compared to the well-studied congener Anasa tristis.
Anasa scorbutica
Anasa scorbutica is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Fabricius in 1775. It belongs to the genus Anasa, which includes several species associated with cucurbit plants. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. Specific biological details beyond distribution and taxonomy remain poorly documented in available sources.
Anisoscelini
leaf-footed bugs
Anisoscelini is a tribe of leaf-footed bugs (family Coreidae) characterized by distinctive flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae. The tribe comprises approximately 29 genera distributed primarily in the Americas, with greatest diversity in Neotropical regions. Some genera, notably Leptoglossus, have become invasive in Europe and eastern Asia. Members show specialized feeding associations, with some genera exhibiting apparent trophic preferences for Passiflora (passionflowers) and others for conifer species.
Anisoscelis
leaf-footed bugs
Anisoscelis is a genus of leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae: Anisoscelini) distributed from the southern United States through Central and South America. The genus currently comprises approximately nine species, though species counts vary due to taxonomic revisions. Members are associated with passion vine plants (Passifloraceae) as host plants. Several species exhibit expanded, leaf-like hind tibial structures. The genus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with former subgenus Bitta now restored to generic rank.
Catorhintha
leaf-footed bugs
Catorhintha is a genus of leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae) established by Stål in 1860, containing over 30 described species distributed across the Americas. The genus includes specialist herbivores with documented host plant associations, notably Catorhintha schaffneri, which feeds exclusively on Pereskia aculeata (Cactaceae) and has been employed as a biological control agent against this invasive cactus in South Africa. Members of this genus exhibit the enlarged, flattened hind tibiae characteristic of many Coreidae.
Catorhintha apicalis
leaf-footed bug
Catorhintha apicalis is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, distributed across Central America and southwestern North America. First described by Dallas in 1852, this species occurs in Mexico, the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Colorado), and El Salvador. As a member of the Hypselonotini tribe, it shares the characteristic leaf-like expansions of the hind tibiae typical of many coreids.
Catorhintha divergens
Catorhintha divergens is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Barber in 1926. It belongs to the tribe Hypselonotini within the subfamily Coreinae. The species is distributed across parts of South America and the Caribbean, with records from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and the Bahamas. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Catorhintha flava
Catorhintha flava is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Fracker in 1923. It is distributed in Central America and North America, with records from Mexico and Texas. Like other members of Coreidae, it possesses the characteristic leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae that give the family its common name. The specific epithet 'flava' refers to its yellow coloration.
Cebrenistella robusta
Cebrenistella robusta is a true bug in the family Coreidae (leaf-footed bugs), first described by Stål in 1870 under the name Cebrenis robusta. It belongs to the tribe Hypselonotini within the subfamily Coreinae. The species is known from Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other Coreidae, it possesses the characteristic expanded hind tibiae or femora typical of leaf-footed bugs.
Centrocoris
Centrocoris is a genus of true bugs in the family Coreidae, subfamily Coreinae, tribe Coreini. It was established by Kolenati in 1845 and contains approximately nine described species distributed across the Palearctic region, particularly in arid and semi-arid zones of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Species in this genus are characterized by features typical of the Coreini tribe, including elongated bodies and often prominent spines on the pronotum or scutellum.
Ceraleptus
leaf-footed bugs
Ceraleptus is a genus of true bugs in the family Coreidae, commonly known as leaf-footed bugs. The genus was established by Costa in 1847 and contains nine described species distributed across parts of Europe, North Africa, and western North America. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Pseudophloeinae. The genus is represented by approximately 2,500 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its species in the field.
Ceraleptus pacificus
Ceraleptus pacificus is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Barber in 1914. The species is distributed across western North America and Central America. As a member of the true bugs (Hemiptera), it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order.
Ceraleptus probolus
Ceraleptus probolus is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Froeschner in 1963. It is a member of the subfamily Pseudophloeinae and is known from North America, with confirmed records from Texas. As with other members of the genus Ceraleptus, it is characterized by the leaf-like expansions on the hind legs typical of this group of true bugs.
Chariesterus albiventris
Chariesterus albiventris is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Burmeister in 1835. The species belongs to the tribe Chariesterini and is known from a limited number of observations. Distribution records indicate presence in Mexico and Texas, suggesting a range spanning the southern United States and northern Mexico. Like other Coreidae, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Chariesterus antennator
Euphorbia Bug
Chariesterus antennator, commonly known as the Euphorbia Bug, is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. It is native to North America with established populations in China. The species is associated with Euphorbia corollata, on which adults feed. It has been documented across the southeastern United States and parts of the Midwest.
Chariesterus balli
leaf-footed bug
Chariesterus balli is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Fracker in 1919. It belongs to the tribe Chariesterini within the subfamily Coreinae. The species is found in Central America and North America, with records from California and broader Middle American regions.
Chariesterus cuspidatus
Chariesterus cuspidatus is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Distant in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Chariesterini within the subfamily Coreinae. The species has been recorded from parts of North and Central America including Texas, northwestern Mexico, and Panama. Like other members of Coreidae, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Chelinidea
cactus bugs, cactus leaffooted bugs
Chelinidea is a genus of leaf-footed bugs (family Coreidae) comprising five described species distributed across Central and North America, with three species introduced to Australia. Members are specialized feeders on cacti in the genus Opuntia, making them significant in both natural ecosystems and agricultural contexts. The genus represents the sole member of the monotypic tribe Chelinideini.
Chelinidea tabulata
Prickly Pear Bug
Chelinidea tabulata is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. It feeds and develops almost exclusively on prickly pear cacti (Opuntia spp.), with its distribution coinciding with that of its host plants. The species occurs across North, Central, and South America.
Chelinidea vittiger
cactus coreid, cactus bug, squash bug
Chelinidea vittiger is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae that feeds and develops almost exclusively on prickly pear cacti (Opuntia spp.). It has been studied for its potential use in biological weed control, particularly for managing invasive Opuntia species. The species occurs across North America, Central America, and Australia, with its distribution closely tied to that of its host plants. It can be considered either beneficial or pestiferous depending on context: it helps prevent prickly pear from aggressively overtaking rangelands, yet may also damage cacti used as emergency forage or produce.
Chelinidea vittiger aequoris
cactus bug, cactus leaffooted bug
Chelinidea vittiger aequoris is a subspecies of cactus bug in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae. It is a specialist herbivore that feeds almost exclusively on prickly pear cacti (Opuntia spp.), with its range closely tied to the distribution of these host plants. The species is found across the United States and southward into northern Mexico, with the subspecies aequoris occurring in specific regions. In Missouri, it occurs on Opuntia humifusa in sand prairies and glades, and on O. cespitosa in igneous glade habitats.
Chelinideini
Chelinideini is a tribe of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae, established by Blatchley in 1926. The tribe contains at least five described species. Members belong to the subfamily Coreinae and share the general morphology characteristic of this group of true bugs.
Cimolus obscurus
Cimolus obscurus is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Carl Stål in 1870. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from South Carolina and Texas. As a member of the tribe Hypselonotini, it shares the characteristic leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae common to many coreids.
Coreini
leaf-footed bugs
Coreini is a tribe of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae, subfamily Coreinae. The tribe contains at least 20 genera and approximately 70 described species. Members are true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by the expanded, leaf-like hind tibiae typical of Coreidae. Coreini represents one of the major lineages within the Coreinae, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from related tribes require detailed morphological examination.
Coriomeris
Coriomeris is a genus of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae, established by Westwood in 1842. The genus comprises approximately 19 described species distributed across parts of Europe, North Africa, the Caucasus, and western Asia. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with the leaf-footed bug morphology typical of Coreidae.
Coriomeris humilis
leaf-footed bug
Coriomeris humilis is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Uhler in 1872. It belongs to the subfamily Pseudophloeinae and is distributed across western North America, with records from Alaska through western Canada to California and Colorado. The species is one of approximately 24 observations documented on iNaturalist, suggesting it is encountered infrequently or is genuinely uncommon.
Eubule spartocerana
Eubule spartocerana is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, first described by Brailovsky in 1992. It belongs to the tribe Spartocerini within the subfamily Coreinae. The species is known from northern South America, with documented records from Suriname and Venezuela. Like other coreids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Euthochtha
helmeted squash bug
Euthochtha is a monotypic genus of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae, containing the single described species E. galeator. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features that have earned it the common name "helmeted squash bug." It belongs to the tribe Acanthocerini within the subfamily Coreinae. The genus has been recorded from the Caribbean region and parts of the eastern United States.
Euthochtha galeator
Helmeted Squash Bug
Euthochtha galeator, commonly known as the helmeted squash bug, is a leaf-footed bug (family Coreidae) and the sole described species in its genus. It has been observed resting on sunflower heads (Helianthus spp.) during fall, and is distributed across parts of the Caribbean and eastern United States including Florida and Connecticut.
Hypselonotus punctiventris
Spot-sided Coreid
Hypselonotus punctiventris, commonly known as the Spot-sided Coreid, is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. Adults are notable for their striking color pattern, including a bright red patch on the dorsal surface of the abdomen visible when wings are open. The species is found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, where adults feed on a variety of flowering plants. Despite its abundance in some areas, it is rarely considered a pest of agriculture or gardens.
Leptoglossus
leaf-footed bugs
Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.
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ashmeadi
Leptoglossus ashmeadi is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, native to the southeastern United States. The species is recorded from Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Like other members of the genus Leptoglossus, it possesses expanded, leaf-like hind tibiae that serve as a distinctive morphological feature. Information specific to this species is limited compared to better-studied congeners such as L. occidentalis.
Leptoglossus clypealis
western leaf-footed bug
Leptoglossus clypealis, commonly known as the western leaf-footed bug, is a phytophagous true bug native to western North America. Adults measure 18–19 mm in length and are characterized by brown coloration with leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae and a pale band across the wings. The species has been documented as a pest of agricultural crops, particularly almonds and pistachios, causing kernel damage and fruit drop. Its range has expanded eastward in recent decades, with genetic studies confirming populations in Texas represent native range extensions rather than recent introductions.
Leptoglossus corculus
Leaf-footed Pine Seed Bug
Leptoglossus corculus is a North American leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. As a member of the genus Leptoglossus, it shares the characteristic expanded, leaf-like hind tibiae that give the group its common name. The species is associated with pine and other conifer hosts, feeding on seeds and developing cones. It is one of several Leptoglossus species found in eastern and central North America, distinct from the more widely publicized western conifer seed bug (L. occidentalis).
Leptoglossus fulvicornis
Magnolia Leaf-footed Bug
Leptoglossus fulvicornis is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, commonly known as the Magnolia Leaf-footed Bug. It is a North American species with a highly specialized diet focused exclusively on magnolia fruit and seeds. The species has been documented in the southeastern and eastern United States, with confirmed records from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Its life cycle is tightly coupled with magnolia reproductive structures, with eggs laid on leaf undersides and both immature and adult stages feeding on developing fruit.
Leptoglossus jacquelinae
Leptoglossus jacquelinae is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, described by Brailovsky in 1976. It belongs to a genus characterized by expanded, leaf-like hind tibiae. The species is known from Mexico and Middle America. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a plant-feeding true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented.
Leptoglossus occidentalis
Western Conifer Seed Bug, WCSB
Leptoglossus occidentalis, commonly known as the Western Conifer Seed Bug, is a leaf-footed bug native to western North America that has undergone dramatic range expansion. Originally confined to the Pacific coast region from California to British Columbia, it began spreading eastward in the 1950s, reaching the Atlantic coast by the 1990s. The species has also become invasive in Europe (first detected in Italy in 1999), Asia, South America, and elsewhere. Adults are notable for their loud, droning flight and tendency to seek shelter indoors during autumn, where they become nuisance pests. They feed on conifer seeds and developing cones, particularly of pines, and can cause significant damage in seed orchards.
Leptoglossus oppositus
leaf-footed bug
Leptoglossus oppositus is a leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, distinguished from similar species by deeper scallops on the leaf-like hind tibiae and three white spots across the hemelytra. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, from New York south to Florida and west to Iowa, Minnesota, and the southwestern United States into Mexico. The species feeds on a broad range of host plants including corn, cotton, squash, tomatoes, oaks, maples, conifers, and other trees, vines, and shrubs.
Leptoglossus phyllopus
eastern leaf-footed bug
Leptoglossus phyllopus, the eastern leaf-footed bug, is a polyphagous true bug in the family Coreidae. It is found throughout the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America. Adults and nymphs feed on developing seeds and fruits using piercing-sucking mouthparts, causing damage to agricultural crops including cotton, citrus, pecans, tomatoes, and sorghum. The species is recognized by the leaf-like expansion of the hind tibiae and a white band across the forewings. Males produce acetosyringone as a pheromone for mate location, though this also attracts parasitic tachinid flies.
Madura
Madura is a genus of leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae) described by Stål in 1860. These true bugs belong to the subfamily Hydarinae and are found in the New World tropics and subtropics, with records from Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, and Texas. The genus comprises multiple species of medium to large-sized heteropterans characterized by their expanded hind tibiae and leaf-like expansions on the hind legs typical of the family Coreidae.
Merocoris
leaf-footed bugs
Merocoris is a genus of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae, comprising approximately eight described species. Unlike typical leaf-footed bugs that possess flattened, leaf-like hind tibiae, members of this genus exhibit distinctive morphological modifications: notably curved hind tibiae and club-shaped (incrassate) hind femora. The genus has been documented across the Americas from North America through Central America to South America.