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Red white and blue beetle (Giant Mesquite bug nymph)

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Giant Mesquite bug nymph
by: Moni

Tom
Yes, this nymph will molt a few times and then change into the adult. If you look at the photo link in the comments I made you will see several black looking bugs...these are the adults.
Here is the photo of one of them-
http://bugguide.net/node/view/334938/bgimage
Thanks
by: Tom Peal

Thanks from Dallas TX for the ID and add'll photos! Does the nymph change to an adult? Change it's looks?
Giant Mesquite bug nymph
by: Moni

Tom
Your patriotic bug is a Giant Mesquite bug nymph.
They do feed on the sap, tender leaves and green pods of Mesquite. They do not do any significant damage to the trees so are not considered a garden pest.
This insect is found from Mexico thru the Baja CA area into Az and now into TX.
Here are some photos of adults and nymphs
http://bugguide.net/node/view/20163/bgimage

Neat looking leaffooted bug!

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