A closely related species, L. texana Shaeffer, may be confused with this species. Females lay clusters of eggs which hatch in 4 to 9 days. Pupae are yellowish and motionless. Adults emerge in 5 to 10 days. Two to three generations are produced per year.
Mouthparts are for chewing.
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