Jasmine Garcia	ETS Fairview
5th Grade	Espanola, NM

Common Name:	Stilt Bug
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Genus & Species:	Jalysus spp.

Physical Description:	Slender body and long legs. Nymph is dark green. Adult is pale brown.
Range:	Throughout the United States
Habitat:	Weedy meadows, crop fields, and gardens
Food:	Juices of nettle, potato family plants, alfalfa, various grasses, or smaller insects
Lifecycle:	Incomplete metamorphosis-3 stages
Winter Survival:	Hibernation
Lifespan:	Unknown
Adaptations:	Camouflage
Sleep Cycle:	Nocturnal
Niche:	Both
Role to Humans:	Pest
Population:	Common
Interesting Facts:	Looks like a giant mosquito, but doesn't sting. Nymphs and adults puncture plants and fruits causing them to fall off prematurely.
Sources:	The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders

Scientific Drawing