A Capsids look like small beetles with long legs and antennae and are about 6mm long. They move quickly if disturbed – hiding in vegetation or dropping to the ground. They vary in colour from green to brown. When the wings are folded they form a diamond shape on their backs.

What does capsid bug damage look like?

Small bolt holes in leaves, tattered edges and corky, bumpy fruit may be an indication of capsid bug behavior. … The insects feed on plant sap and damage is most common on plant tips in woody or herbaceous plants.

What is capsid on roses?

Description. Capsid bugs are nasty little green insects about 6mm long with six long legs and antennae. They love the tips of young shoots and have wide tastes, attacking a wide range of plants, including roses, fuchsias, hydrangeas, forsythia, chrysanthemums and even currant bushes.