Key To The Species Of Bigeyed Bugs Geocoris spp., In Florida

Bigeyed bugs are small insects (approximately 1/6 inch long) that occur in many parts of the world. They are generally regarded as beneficial because they prey upon numerous kinds of insect and mite pests of turf and agricultural crops such as cotton, soybean, vegetables, sugarbeet, alfalfa, and tobacco, bigeyed bugs are among those insects receiving research attention in Florida (and elsewhere) for their value as predators. To aid in identification of bigeyed bugs in florida, the following key is provided.