Eggs are laid in clusters of 4 to 25 at
various depths in the soil depending on soil
temperature, moisture, and structure. Eggs hatch in
about 40 days and nymphs begin feeding on small
Nymphs and adults
move vertically and laterally in the soil seeking
depths where favorable temperature and moisture
occurs. Cool temperatures during the fall or extreme
dryness will force them deeper. There are one to two
generations each year.