Predatory Stink Bugs

Asopinae

How to pronounce Asopinae: /əˈsoʊpɪnaɪ/

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Asopinae are a subfamily of predatory stink bugs that serve as biological control agents against other insect pests.

Easily recognized by the free first segment of the rostrum; rostrum enlarged with very little fitting between bucculae.

In identifying asopines, being color blind provides an advantage.

Worldwide and throughout North America.

Approximately 35 species in 16 genera in our area, ~300 species in 66 genera worldwide.

Predatory, feeding on other insects, primarily slow-moving soft-bodied insects, especially larvae; generally considered generalist predators.

Useful as biological control agents against insect pests; some species are commercially available for pest management.

Some species are utilized in Integrated Pest Management.

All stink bugs are herbivorous, but Asopinae are primarily predatory.