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On Aug 21, 2006, Magpye from NW Qtr, AR (Zone 6a) wrote:
It is frequently encountered, where it can be seen resting and walking on vegetation, especially trees and shrubs along woodland margins and in weedy fields.
Nymphs and adults suck sap from various plants, but unlike some relatives such as the squash bug, they are not pestiferous and do not harm cultivated plants. Although they have been observed on many species of plants, they have been reported as definitely feeding on only staghorn sumac, river grape, and nine-bark.
These bugs have one generation per year. Adults pass the winter. Eggs are produced in late spring and early summer. There are five nymphal instars.