[2] Eggs are laid on host plants and take 30 to 40 days to develop, depending on external conditions.

As a true bug, this species goes through incomplete metamorphosis, the nymph passing through five instar stages.

[4] Avocados, guavas and mangoes develop pock-like lesions or soft circular patches resembling hail damage.

[4] Natural enemies of P. wayi include the egg parasitic wasps Anastatus, Ooencyrtus and Trissolcus.

[5] When researching how best to control the pest, it has been found possible and convenient to rear it on green beans.