Legs are strong and have several coarse spines. Thorax and wings are covered with minute depressions. Adult is elongated, hard-bodied, click beetle. Female has brown spots on forewings. Nymph is bright yellow and covered in frothy material.
Larva is legless and found on stems or roots of legumes or some other field crops.
Wingless form is pale green or yellowish. Adult is dull gray or brownish yellow moth. Once causal pests are identified, information on the biology, management and control can be obtained through related insect notes, key references and by consulting the N. C. Agricultural Chemicals Manual.