Leaf-Footed Bugs Produce Colorful Nymphs that Look Different shows readers some very small first instar leaf-footed bug nymphs on the seed head of a dandelion. It discusses the lifecycle of these insects, and focuses on the stages of the nymphs.
Pros and Cons of the Interesting Eastern Leaf-footed Bug describes how leaf-footed bugs can be pests in crops and gardens, but also explains that generally nature keeps their populations low enough that damages are minimal. It also discusses the life cycle and range of this insect.
The Iconic Red-legged Grasshopper is Important to the Ecosystem discusses the pros and cons of these common grasshoppers. It discusses how they can be crop pests, but they are also an important link to the rest of the food chain.
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