Description:

There are several species, with Geocoris punctipes (Say), a large gray species, and G. uliginosus (Say), a small black species, being common in cotton fields. Species range is size from 1/8 to 1/4 inch long and have broad heads with large, curbed, backward-projecting eyes. Immature stages (nymphs) resemble adults but do not have fully developed wings.

Life cycle:

Adults overwinter and lay eggs on plants. Nymphs hatching from eggs develop through 5 stages before becoming winged adults.

Pest Status:

Predaceous nymphs and adults are beneficial.

Control: