Sticky traps placed on borders of an orchard to detect the presence of BMSB. Pheromone lures attract adult BMSB. Photos courtesy of Jhalendra Rijal UCCE Stanislaus and Merced counties.
but is distinguished by white bands on antennae and legs and a prominent lightdark banding on the abdomen. BMSB eggs are white to light green in color and
are barrel shaped. They are laid in clusters on leaves. First instar is difficult to distinguish but 2nd to 5th instar nymphs have white bands on antennae and legs.
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