Though winged forms develop periodically, most adults are wingless and about 2 mm long.
All forms have a pair of tailpipe-like appendages known as cornicles.
Egg - The egg stage does not occur in North Carolina. It occurs in all areas of North Carolina. A wide range of field and ornamental as well as vegetable crops may be infested by this pest. Some vegetable hosts include asparagus, bean, beet, cowpea, cucurbits, eggplant, okra, spinach, and tomato. Among cucurbits, cucumber and melon are most likely to be infested, followed by squash and pumpkin.