What are Squash Bugs?
A squash bug is a common type of insect that can be found across the United States. It is considered a pest because it attacks produce, such as squash and pumpkins. Though it may get its name because of its affinity for squash and similar produce, it also attacks things like cucumbers, zucchini and gourds.
A squash bug is a common type of insect that can be found across the United States. It is considered a pest because it attacks produce, such as squash and pumpkins. Though it may get its name because of its affinity for squash and similar produce, it also attacks things like cucumbers, zucchini and gourds. When a squash bug is an adult, it appears flattened and is quite large. Most adult squash bugs are about 5/8 inch (1.58 centimeters) long and about 1/3 inch (8.46 millimeters) wide. Usually, they are darkly colored and appear either gray or brown. They have abdomens that stick out a bit beyond their wings, so that you can see the edges of their abdomens when looking at them from above. Their abdomens also have stripes that alternate in colors of orange and brown.
