What stage of cinch bugs is referred to when using the term 'nymphs'?

Nymphs refer to the juvenile stage of cinch bugs, a type of true bug that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis. This stage is characterized by immature insects that resemble the adults but are typically smaller and lack fully developed wings. Nymphs go through a series of molts, gradually resembling the adult form more closely with each molt.

The other stages mentioned do not accurately capture what 'nymphs' describes. Eggs would be the initial stage before hatching into nymphs, adults are the fully matured insects with complete physical development, and larvae generally refer to young stages of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, which does not apply to cinch bugs. Thus, the term 'nymphs' specifically points to these young life stages that are critical for understanding the pest's lifecycle and management in turf settings.