Pentatomidae
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Acroclisoides
Acroclisoides is a genus of chalcid wasps in the family Pteromalidae, established in 1915. Species within this genus are obligate hyperparasitoids that attack the pupal stage of scelionid primary parasitoids developing within pentatomid (stink bug) eggs. The genus has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Oriental, Afrotropical, Australian, and Holarctic regions. Acroclisoides sinicus, the most studied species, has recently expanded from Asia to Europe and North America, where it poses potential risks to biological control programs targeting invasive stink bugs such as Halyomorpha halys.
Aelia
shield bug
Aelia is a genus of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae) in the tribe Aelini. These true bugs (Hemiptera) are characterized by their shield-shaped bodies. The genus is well-documented with over 11,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating widespread recognition among naturalists. Aelia species are associated with grassland and agricultural habitats.
Agonoscelidini
Agonoscelidini is a monotypic tribe of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae) containing the single genus Agonoscelis. Members are native to the Afrotropics and Australia, with at least one species introduced to the New World. Some species are recognized as agricultural pests.
Agonoscelis puberula
African cluster bug
Agonoscelis puberula, commonly known as the African cluster bug, is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae. Native to Africa, it has established populations in the Western Hemisphere following introduction events. The earliest confirmed record in the Americas dates to 1978 from Cuba, predating the 1985 record previously considered the first. The species is now present throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. Its spread to Cuba has been hypothesized to relate to Cuban military engagement in Angola during the Cold War.
Amaurochrous brevitylus
Amaurochrous brevitylus is a species of turtle bug (family Pentatomidae) described by Barber & Sailer in 1953. It belongs to the subfamily Podopinae, commonly known as turtle bugs due to their rounded, shield-like body shape. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Observations are sparse, with limited iNaturalist records suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Amaurochrous magnus
Amaurochrous magnus is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Barber and Sailer in 1953. The genus name "Amaurochrous" derives from Greek roots meaning "dark-colored," reflecting the typically dull coloration of species in this genus. Like other pentatomids, it possesses the characteristic shield-shaped body and scent glands for chemical defense. The species occurs in North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Amaurochrous ovalis
Amaurochrous ovalis is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Barber & Sailer in 1953. The genus Amaurochrous belongs to the tribe Podopini, a group of pentatomids often associated with ground-dwelling or cryptic habitats. Very little specific information has been published about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Antheminia sulcata
Antheminia sulcata is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, order Hemiptera. The genus Antheminia is part of a group of Old World stink bugs with limited documentation in available English-language sources. Records from iNaturalist indicate observations of this species, though detailed natural history information appears sparse in the accessible literature. The species epithet 'sulcata' refers to grooved or furrowed features, likely describing surface sculpturing on the body.
Apateticus
Apateticus is a genus of predatory stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, comprising approximately seven described species. Species within this genus are relatively large insects with predatory habits throughout their immature and adult stages. Detailed biological information is available primarily for A. cynicus and A. bracteatus, with limited data on other species. The genus is characterized by specific morphological and chemical traits, including distinctive larval scent glands.
Arvelius albopunctatus
White-spotted Arvelius
Arvelius albopunctatus is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the White-spotted Arvelius. It occurs widely across the Americas, from the southern United States through the Caribbean and Central America to southern Brazil. The species is relatively well-documented with over 1,100 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is moderately common and conspicuous. Like other pentatomids, it possesses scent glands for chemical defense.
Ascra bifida
Ascra bifida is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1831 as Pentatoma bifida. The species has been reclassified from Edessa to Ascra based on phylogenetic studies. It occurs across the Americas from the Caribbean through North, Central, and South America. The species epithet 'bifida' refers to a bifid (cleft or forked) structure, likely a diagnostic morphological feature.
Ascra florida
Ascra florida is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, tribe Carpocorini. The genus Ascra contains approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in the Western Hemisphere. Records for A. florida are sparse, with limited documented observations.
Bagrada
Bagrada is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, comprising approximately nine described species. The genus is native to Africa and Asia, with at least one species, Bagrada hilaris, becoming a significant invasive pest in North America. Species in this genus are associated with plants in the Brassicaceae family and have become economically important due to their impact on agricultural crops.
Banasa
Banasa stink bugs
Banasa is a genus of phytophagous stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, tribe Pentatomini. These plant-feeding true bugs are primarily associated with woody plants, particularly conifers and broadleaf trees. The genus contains at least eleven species in North America, with additional species described from South America including the recently described B. maculata from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Species identification typically requires microscopic examination of morphological characters.
Banasa calva
Banasa calva is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species feeds on sap of trees and shrubs but is rarely, if ever, a pest. Species identification within the genus is challenging as several North American species appear nearly identical and require microscopic examination for confirmation.
Banasa dimidiata
green burgundy stink bug
Banasa dimidiata is a North American stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the green burgundy stink bug. Adults range 8.5–11.0 mm and display a distinctive color pattern of vibrant green anteriorly and burgundy-brown posteriorly. The species is a plant feeder associated with trees, shrubs, and berries, particularly blueberries. It occurs transcontinentally across Canada and the United States, with peak activity from June through July.
Banasa euchlora
juniper stink bug, jade stinkbug
Banasa euchlora, commonly known as the juniper stink bug or jade stinkbug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The species is native to North America and is distinguished by its green coloration, which has earned it the common name 'jade stinkbug.' It belongs to a genus of eleven North American species, several of which are difficult to distinguish without microscopic examination.
Banasa grisea
Banasa grisea is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It was described by Ruckes in 1957. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology, ecology, and appearance remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Banasa packardii
Banasa packardii is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America. The genus Banasa comprises green stink bugs that are commonly associated with vegetation.
Banasa subcarnea
Banasa subcarnea is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. It belongs to a genus of eleven species in North America, several of which are visually similar and require microscopic examination for reliable identification. Like other Banasa species, it is associated with woody plants and is not considered an agricultural pest.
Banasa tumidifrons
Banasa tumidifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. The species has been documented feeding on Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) in the western United States, representing a known host plant association. Like other members of the genus Banasa, it is likely a plant-feeding species that utilizes tree and shrub sap. The species was described by Thomas and Yonke in 1981.
Brepholoxa heidemanni
Brepholoxa heidemanni is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, described by Van Duzee in 1904. The genus Brepholoxa is a small, poorly documented group within the Pentatomidae. Records indicate presence in the Caribbean and North America, though specific details about its biology remain scarce.
Brochymena arborea
rough stink bug, tree stink bug
Brochymena arborea is a North American stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the rough stink bug or tree stink bug. It is one of approximately 21-23 Brochymena species found north of Mexico. The species exhibits remarkable bark-mimicking camouflage and overwinters as an adult, typically remaining outdoors under loose bark rather than entering human structures. It is frequently confused with the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug but is ecologically distinct and not considered a pest.
Brochymena cariosa
Brochymena cariosa is a native North American stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. Like other members of the genus Brochymena, it is a rough or tree stink bug with cryptic coloration resembling lichen-mottled bark. The species is arboreal and overwinters as an adult, typically remaining outdoors under loose bark rather than entering structures.
Brochymena chelonoides
rough stink bug, tree stink bug
Brochymena chelonoides is a species of rough stink bug native to North America. Adults are characterized by a rough, mottled gray-brown exoskeleton with black and white or ivory speckling that provides effective camouflage against lichen-covered bark. The species is one of approximately 20 taxa currently recognized in the redefined genus Brochymena, having been retained in this genus when Parabrochymena was erected as a separate genus for 10 other former Brochymena species. Like other rough stink bugs, it is not considered an agricultural or household pest.
Brochymena dilata
Brochymena dilata is a species of rough stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Ruckes in 1939. It is one of 20 species retained in the genus Brochymena following the 1992 revision by Larivière, which redefined the genus and erected the new genus Parabrochymena for 10 related taxa. As a member of the endemic New World genus Brochymena, B. dilata exhibits the cryptic bark-like appearance typical of rough stink bugs. Like congeners, it is not considered an agricultural pest and is primarily associated with woody vegetation.
Brochymena diluta
Brochymena diluta is a species of rough stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, endemic to North America. Originally described by Blatchley as a subspecies (Brochymena barberi diluta), it was reclassified as a full species within the genus Brochymena following a comprehensive taxonomic revision that split the former broader genus into two genera: Brochymena (20 species) and the newly erected Parabrochymena (10 species). As with other Brochymena species, it is cryptically colored and primarily arboreal.
Brochymena myops
rough stink bug, tree stink bug
Brochymena myops is a species of rough stink bug native to North America, belonging to the genus Brochymena commonly known as "tree stink bugs" for their bark-like camouflage. The species ranges from Quebec to Florida and westward through the central United States to Texas. Adults are active during warm periods throughout the year, including winter sunny days, and are frequently mistaken for the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. Like other Brochymena species, B. myops is not considered an agricultural or household pest.
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Brochymena parva is a small stink bug species described by Ruckes in 1946. It belongs to the genus Brochymena, a group commonly known as rough stink bugs due to their textured exoskeletons. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. It is one of the less documented members of its genus, with limited published biological information.
Brochymena sulcata
rough stink bug, tree stink bug
Brochymena sulcata is a species of rough stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. Adults exhibit cryptic coloration that closely resembles lichen-mottled tree bark, providing effective camouflage against predation. The species overwinters as adults, typically remaining outdoors beneath loose bark or in other sheltered locations. Like other members of the genus, it is not considered an agricultural or household pest.
Carpocorini
Carpocorini is a large tribe of stink bugs within Pentatomidae, containing over 100 genera and more than 500 valid species distributed worldwide. The tribe has been subject to extensive phylogenetic revision, including the reclassification of the historically problematic genus Euschistus Dallas, which was found to be non-monophyletic and subsequently split into multiple genera. Members of this tribe exhibit considerable morphological diversity, with some genera containing notably large species. The tribe includes several economically significant species that are pests of agricultural crops, particularly rice.
Chinavia
Green Stink Bugs
Chinavia is a diverse genus of green stink bugs comprising over 80 species distributed across the Afrotropical, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions. Species within this genus are polyphagous and include significant agricultural pests, notably Chinavia hilaris (the green stink bug), which damages cotton, soybean, and other crops in North America. The genus is characterized by green coloration retained after death, medium body size (9–19 mm), and membership in the tribe Nezarini. Several species have become subjects of integrated pest management research due to their economic impact on row crops and orchard systems.
Chinavia hilaris
Green Stink Bug, Green Soldier Bug
Chinavia hilaris, commonly known as the green stink bug, is a native North American pentatomid pest primarily affecting cotton, soybean, and pistachio crops. Adults are bright green with distinctive black bands on the antennae and a pointed spine projecting between the hind legs. The species exhibits a unique seasonal phenology, colonizing woody noncrop hosts such as black cherry and elderberry in spring before dispersing to agricultural crops in mid-to-late season. Unlike the polyphagous southern green stink bug (Nezara viridula), C. hilaris rarely completes development in peanut and shows strong fidelity to cotton. It is susceptible to the microsporidian pathogen Nosema maddoxi and is cross-attracted to pheromones of other stink bug species.
Chinavia marginata
Margined Stink Bug
Chinavia marginata is a species of shield bug (family Pentatomidae) native to Florida, Central America, and the Caribbean. The species belongs to a genus of stink bugs commonly known as green stink bugs, characterized by their green coloration and agricultural pest status. Like other Chinavia species, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used for feeding on plant tissues. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, previously classified under Acrosternum and Pentatoma.
Chinavia pensylvanica
Pennsylvania stink bug
Chinavia pensylvanica is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. It is one of several Chinavia species that feed on cultivated crops and wild plants. The species has been documented in soybean and corn fields in the Midwestern United States, where it contributes to emerging stink bug pest problems in regional agriculture.
Chlorochroa
shield bugs, stink bugs
Chlorochroa is a genus of shield bugs (stink bugs) in the family Pentatomidae, containing approximately 19-20 described species distributed across Europe and North America. Adults range from 8-19 mm in length and are broadly oval in shape. The genus is notable for its variable coloration, with adults typically green to brownish or almost black, often with a pale red, yellow, or whitish marginal band around the body. Several species are significant agricultural pests, feeding on a wide range of crops including apple, cotton, grape, alfalfa, and various fruits. Species within the genus are morphologically similar and are distinguished primarily by male genitalia structure and geographic distribution.
Chlorochroa belfragii
Belfragi's chlorochroan bug
Chlorochroa belfragii is a poorly studied stink bug species in the subgenus Rhytidolomia, family Pentatomidae. It is native to North America and has been documented in inland saline wetland habitats in southeastern Alberta, Canada. The species is phytophagous, with documented host associations to saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) and Nuttall's alkaligrass (Puccinellia nuttalliana). Unlike many better-known Chlorochroa species, C. belfragii has received minimal research attention, and its full distribution, life history, and ecological role remain largely unknown.
Chlorochroa congrua
Chlorochroa congrua is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Uhler in 1876. It belongs to the genus Chlorochroa, which includes several North American stink bug species. The species has been documented as prey for the predatory wasp Astata unicolor in Oregon, where it was observed being paralyzed and carried to the wasp's nest as provisions for its offspring. Beyond this predation record and basic taxonomic placement, detailed biological information about C. congrua remains limited in the available literature.
Chlorochroa dismalia
Dismal Swamp Stink Bug
Chlorochroa dismalia is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, described by Thomas in 1983. It is commonly known as the Dismal Swamp Stink Bug. The species belongs to the genus Chlorochroa, which includes several stink bug species associated with various host plants in North America. Very limited information is available about this particular species in the scientific literature.
Chlorochroa faceta
Chlorochroa faceta is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, placed in the subgenus Rhytidolomia. It inhabits inland saline wetlands in North America and Central America. The species is poorly known, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Chlorochroa granulosa
Chlorochroa granulosa is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America, with records from the western Nearctic region including California and Beringia. The species was first described by Uhler in 1872. Like other members of the genus Chlorochroa, it is a true bug with characteristic shield-shaped body form typical of stink bugs.
Chlorochroa kanei
Chlorochroa kanei is a species of stink bug described by Buxton & Thomas in 1983. It belongs to the family Pentatomidae, a large group of true bugs commonly known as shield bugs or stink bugs due to their characteristic shape and defensive secretions. The species is known to occur in North America, though specific details about its biology, ecology, and distribution within that range remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Chlorochroa ligata
conchuela bug, conchuela stink bug
Chlorochroa ligata, commonly known as the conchuela bug, is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae. It occurs across North America and Central America, with documented presence in the southwestern United States including New Mexico and Texas. The species is associated with mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and other woody plants, where adults have been observed mating on seedpods. It is recognized as a pest of grain sorghum and other crops, with piercing-sucking mouthparts that damage developing kernels.
Chlorochroa opuntiae
Chlorochroa opuntiae is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Esselbaugh in 1948. It belongs to a genus of green-colored stink bugs found in North America. The species name 'opuntiae' suggests an association with Opuntia (prickly pear cactus), though specific ecological relationships require further documentation. It occurs in the western Nearctic region, with records from California and surrounding areas.
Chlorochroa osborni
Black-winged Chlorochroa
Chlorochroa osborni is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the Black-winged Chlorochroa. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species belongs to a genus of green stink bugs, though specific distinguishing features of this species include its black-winged appearance. It has been documented in field observations in mixed-grass prairie habitats.
Chlorochroa rossiana
Chlorochroa rossiana is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Buxton & Thomas in 1983. It is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Chlorochroa, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little is known about its specific biology, ecology, or economic importance.
Chlorochroa sayi
Say's Stink Bug
Chlorochroa sayi, commonly known as Say's stink bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Chlorochroa, which includes several green stink bug species. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic shield-shaped body typical of stink bugs.
Chlorochroa senilis
Chlorochroa senilis is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It occurs in North America. As a member of the genus Chlorochroa, it belongs to a group of green stink bugs that are primarily associated with western North American habitats.
Chlorochroa uhleri
Uhler's Stink Bug
Chlorochroa uhleri, commonly known as Uhler's stink bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species belongs to the genus Chlorochroa, which includes several stink bug species characterized by their green coloration. Limited specific biological information is available for this species in the provided sources.
Chlorocoris
Chlorocoris is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. The genus contains six described species distributed across the Americas. Members of this genus are phytophagous true bugs, with some species known to occur on agricultural crops. The egg parasitoid of at least one species, Chlorocoris distinctus, has been studied in Mexico.