Stink Bugs (Family Pentatomidae)

by Jeffrey S. Pippen | Back to Jeff's Miscellaneous Invertebrates Page | Jeff's Nature Pages

Over 200 species in 60+ genera are reported for North America. In self defense, most species produce foul odors when handled or harassed.
Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago) Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2008
Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago) Anchor Stink Bug (Stiretrus anchorago)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2008

Euschistus stink bug Probably Euschistus sp. stink bugs
Watauga Co., NC
23 July 2008
Probably Euschistus sp. stink bugs
Watauga Co., NC
23 July 2008

Rice Stinkbug (Oebalus pugnax) Rice Stinkbug (Oebalus pugnax)
Washington Co., NC
30 June 2006

Green Stink Bug (Nezara viridula) Probably a nymph of a Green Stink Bug (Nezara viridula)
Durham Co., NC
9 Oct 2004


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