Latin name: Podisus maculiventris

Adult and nymphs stab their prey with mouthpart and suck dry.

Spined Solder bugs, Podisus maculiventris are shield shaped bugs that feeds on variety of caterpillars. Their prey includes Asparagus beetles, cabbage loopers and worms, bean beetles, codling moths, Colorado potato beetles, corn earworms, eastern tent caterpillars, fruit tree leafrollers, gypsy moth caterpillars, imported cabbage worms, Mexican bean beetle, tomato fruitworms and many more. Release spined soldier bugs near pests out of direct sunlight.




SHIPPED: Eggs in vial.




OPTIMUM CONDITIONS: 23C (73F).

RELEASE RATE: 25 eggs in Release Point per hotspot or 25 eggs per 10 m sq (110 ft sq.).

Note: BENEFICIAL INSECTS - must be ordered by Thursday for shipping the following Tuesday
(Exceptions : Ladybugs and Praying Mantis - usually stock Items check product for availability)