Little Red Bugs on Tomato Plants in Northern VA: Likely Bean Leaf Beetles or Spider Mites

Common Red Bugs

• Bean leaf beetles
• Harlequin cabbage bugs
• Spider mites (tiny, red)
• Lady beetle variants

ID Resource

The Farm bug guide has photos for comparison.

Behavior Clue

Grouped, stationary, move daily = likely not feeding damage. Monitor; if no harm, may be benign.