Stink-bug

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Aridelus

  Aridelus is a genus of braconid wasps in the subfamily Euphorinae, comprising approximately 40 described species with cosmopolitan distribution but greatest diversity in tropical regions. These wasps are solitary koinobiont endoparasitoids of heteropteran bugs, primarily targeting nymphs and adults of stink bugs (Pentatomidae) and related families. Several species have been investigated for biological control potential against agricultural pests, particularly Nezara viridula.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Banasa sordida

  Muddy Stink Bug

  Banasa sordida is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the Muddy Stink Bug. It occurs in North America, with documented populations in coastal California where it has been recorded feeding on Monterey cypress and Gowen cypress. Like other members of the genus Banasa, it is a phytophagous true bug that feeds on plant sap.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Brochymena florida

  Brochymena florida is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. It belongs to a genus of native stink bugs that are often mistaken for the invasive brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). The species was described by Ruckes in 1939. Like other members of Brochymena, it is not considered a significant agricultural pest.

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• Brochymena hoppingi

  rough stink bug, tree stink bug

  Brochymena hoppingi is a species of rough stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. It belongs to a genus of arboreal stink bugs characterized by cryptic bark-like coloration and spiny pronotal margins. The species was originally described by Van Duzee and is one of approximately 20 species retained in the genus Brochymena following taxonomic revision.

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• 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

  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.

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• Brochymena punctata

  rough stink bug

  Brochymena punctata is a species of rough stink bug native to North America. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits cryptic coloration resembling tree bark and lichen. The species is often confused with the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, though it is harmless to humans and agriculture. It overwinters as an adult, typically remaining outdoors under loose bark rather than entering structures.

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• Brochymena quadripustulata

  Four-humped Stink Bug, Rough Stink Bug

  Brochymena quadripustulata is a native North American stink bug commonly known as the four-humped stink bug or rough stink bug. Adults range from 10–19 mm in body length and display remarkable cryptic coloration resembling lichen-mottled tree bark. The species is frequently confused with the invasive brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), but can be distinguished by spiny projections on the pronotum and uniformly dark antennae lacking white bands. It has one generation per year in temperate climates, with adults overwintering beneath loose bark or in firewood piles.

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• 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.

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• Cappaeini

  Cappaeini is a tribe within the subfamily Pentatominae of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae). As a tribe-level taxon, it groups together related genera of stink bugs sharing derived morphological characteristics. The tribe is part of the highly diverse Pentatominae, which contains the majority of species in the Pentatomidae family. Members of Cappaeini are phytophagous, feeding on plant material.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Chlorochroa norlandorum

  Chlorochroa norlandorum is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, order Hemiptera. It belongs to the genus Chlorochroa, which includes several species commonly known as conchuela or green stink bugs. The species name suggests a connection to the Norland region, though specific details about its biology and distribution remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. As with other members of the genus, it is likely a plant-feeding species with piercing-sucking mouthparts.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Chlorochroa saucia

  Conchuela stink bug

  Chlorochroa saucia is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the conchuela stink bug. Adults reach approximately 9 mm in length. The species is distributed across North America and has been documented as a pest of developing grain in sorghum heads, where it feeds on kernels using piercing-sucking mouthparts. It is also known to occur on alfalfa, corn, cotton, peppers, tomatoes, and various fruits, with mesquite serving as a common weed host. The species has been observed as prey of the predatory wasp Astata unicolor.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Chlorocoris distinctus

  Chlorocoris distinctus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning Central America, North America, and South America. The species has been documented as a host for egg parasitoids in Mexico, though detailed biological studies remain limited.

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• Coenus delius

  Coenus delius is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It belongs to the genus Coenus, a small group of pentatomid bugs. The species is documented across North America with over 500 iNaturalist observations.

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• Cosmopepla

  Cosmopepla is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. The genus contains approximately ten described species, with Cosmopepla lintneriana designated as the type species. Species in this genus are found in North America and are characterized by distinctive color patterns, often featuring bold contrasting markings.

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• Cosmopepla binotata

  twice-marked stink bug

  Cosmopepla binotata is a small stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, characterized by a distinctive color pattern with two dark spots on the pronotum. The species occurs in Central America and North America, where it inhabits vegetation and feeds on plant material. Like other pentatomids, it possesses scent glands for chemical defense.

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• Cosmopepla decorata

  Elegant Stink Bug

  Cosmopepla decorata, commonly known as the Elegant Stink Bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The species was described by Hahn in 1834. It occurs across North America and Central America. As a member of the stink bug family, it possesses the characteristic scent glands that produce defensive compounds.

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• Cosmopepla lintneriana

  Twice-stabbed Stink Bug, Wee Harlequin Bug

  Cosmopepla lintneriana, commonly known as the twice-stabbed stink bug or wee harlequin bug (particularly in Alberta), is a small pentatomid bug with distinctive coloration. The species was first described in 1798 and has undergone several taxonomic revisions. It is broadly distributed across North America and has been recorded on numerous plant hosts.

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• Cosmopepla uhleri

  Uhler's stink bug

  Cosmopepla uhleri is a stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to western North America. It is distinguished by its black body with a prominent orange transhumeral band bearing black spots. The species has been recorded using Scrophularia californica as a host plant. It belongs to a genus characterized by bold color patterns.

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• Cyptocephala antiguensis

  Antigua Stink Bug

  Cyptocephala antiguensis is a small stink bug (5.5–7.8 mm body length) with variable coloration ranging from light tan to rich green, often marked with ivory, reddish-brown, and black patterns. The species exhibits geographic variation in male genitalic structure: western populations show uneven paramere lobes, while eastern populations have more evenly sized lobes. It is distinguished from congeners by slightly swollen female base plates and parameres that completely cover lateral tooth-like structures in males. The species has an extensive Neotropical distribution spanning the southern United States through northern South America.

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• Cyptocephala elegans

  Elegant Coastal Stink Bug

  Cyptocephala elegans is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae, tribe Pentatomini. It is known from North America. The species is commonly referred to as the Elegant Coastal Stink Bug. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited.

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• Dendrocoris arizonensis

  Dendrocoris arizonensis is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Barber in 1911. It belongs to the genus Dendrocoris, a group of arboreal stink bugs associated with trees. The species is known from North America, with its specific epithet suggesting a primary association with Arizona. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic shield-shaped body and scent glands typical of stink bugs.

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• Dendrocoris fruticicola

  Dendrocoris fruticicola is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Bergroth in 1891. It belongs to the genus Dendrocoris, a group of tree-dwelling pentatomids. The species has been recorded in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.

  pentatomidaestink-bugnorth-americahemipteradendrocoris

• Dendrocoris neomexicanus

  A species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The genus Dendrocoris is associated with woody vegetation, though species-level biology for D. neomexicanus remains poorly documented. The specific epithet suggests a connection to New Mexico, likely reflecting type locality or primary distribution.

  Pentatomidaestink-bugHemipteraNew-Mexicoarborealwoody-vegetationpoorly-knownundocumented-biology

• Dendrocoris parapini

  Dendrocoris parapini is a species of stink bug described by Nelson in 1957. It belongs to the genus Dendrocoris, a group of arboreal stink bugs associated with coniferous trees. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.

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• Dendrocoris pini

  Dendrocoris pini is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Montandon in 1893. It belongs to the genus Dendrocoris, a group of arboreal stink bugs associated with coniferous trees. The species is found in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with pine trees, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.

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• Elasmostethus cruciatus

  red-cross shield bug, redcrossed stink bug, salmonberry bug

  Elasmostethus cruciatus is a shield bug in the family Acanthosomatidae, commonly known as the red-cross shield bug or salmonberry bug. It is native to North America and recognized by the distinctive red cross pattern on its dorsal surface. The species is associated with salmonberry and other Rubus plants.

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• Elasmostethus interstinctus

  Birch Shield Bug

  Elasmostethus interstinctus, commonly known as the birch shield bug, is a shield bug in the family Acanthosomatidae with a Holarctic distribution across Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. Adults measure 8–11.5 mm and display distinctive bright yellow-green and red coloration. The species is univoltine, with adults overwintering in leaf litter and emerging in spring to reproduce on birch and other host plants.

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• Euclytia flava

  Euclytia flava is a tachinid fly parasitoid of stink bugs (Pentatomidae) native to North America. The species has been demonstrated to use host pheromones and allomones as kairomones for host-finding, with distinct kairomone strains that respond to different host species' semiochemicals. It has been tested for classical biological control applications, showing preference for exotic pentatomid species over indigenous hosts in choice tests. The species can be captured in large numbers using pheromone-baited traps targeting its native host Podisus maculiventris.

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• Euschistus acuminatus

  Euschistus acuminatus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The species is distributed in the Caribbean Sea and North America, including the conterminous United States. Like other members of the genus Euschistus, it is part of a group commonly referred to as brown stink bugs. Specific ecological and behavioral details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.

  PentatomidaeHemipterastink-bugbrown-stink-bugCaribbeanNorth-America

• Euschistus biformis

  Euschistus biformis is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Stål in 1862. It belongs to the large genus Euschistus, commonly known as brown stink bugs. The species occurs in Central America and North America. As with other members of its genus, it is likely a plant-feeding species, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

  pentatomidaestink-bugheteropteraeuschistusbrown-stink-bug

• Euschistus conspersus

  consperse stink bug

  Euschistus conspersus, the consperse stink bug, is a pentatomid stink bug native to North America and an agricultural pest of processing tomatoes in California. Research has characterized its seasonal pheromone trap response dynamics and established laboratory life history parameters. Females attracted to methyl (2E,4Z)-decadienoate pheromone traps are exclusively reproductively active with matured eggs, enabling phenology-based management strategies targeting susceptible nymphal stages.

  agricultural-peststink-bugtomato-pestpheromoneintegrated-pest-managementCalifornia-agriculturechemical-ecologypentatomidaeheteroptera

• Euschistus crassus

  Euschistus crassus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It occurs in North America and the Caribbean region. As a member of the genus Euschistus, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as brown stink bugs, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.

  stink-bugPentatomidaeHemipterabrown-stink-bugCaribbeanNorth-America

• Euschistus egglestoni

  Euschistus egglestoni is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, genus Euschistus. The genus Euschistus comprises brown stink bugs, a group of related species that are agricultural pests of soybean and other crops. Members of this genus are characterized by their predominantly brown coloration and relatively small size compared to other stink bug pests. Like other Euschistus species, E. egglestoni likely shares the general biology of brown stink bugs, though specific details for this species are poorly documented.

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• Euschistus ictericus

  Shield bug

  Euschistus ictericus is a North American shield bug (Pentatomidae) measuring 10.5–12 mm in length. It is distinguished from other brown stink bugs by the absence of black spots on the ventral mid-abdomen and the presence of black rings around abdominal spiracles. The species inhabits damp environments and has been documented on diverse host plants including sedges, irises, water lilies, willows, and various legumes. It is not considered an economically important agricultural pest.

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• Euschistus inflatus

  Euschistus inflatus is a Nearctic stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1903 and is found in North America. The species was examined in a 2022 taxonomic revision that formalized the ictericus group within Euschistus (Euschistus), where it was treated as similar and probably related to core group members but not formally included in the group. Host plants documented for this species include Rubus arizonensis, Verbascum thapsus, sugar beets, and green beans.

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• Euschistus latimarginatus

  Euschistus latimarginatus is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, described by Zimmer in 1910. It belongs to the ictericus group within the subgenus Euschistus (Euschistus), as formalized through morphological analysis of male and female genitalia. The species occurs in the Nearctic region, with documented presence in the Nebraska Sandhills. Specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and economic significance remain limited in published literature.

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• Euschistus obscurus

  Pale-lined Stink Bug

  Euschistus obscurus, commonly known as the pale-lined stink bug, is a species in the family Pentatomidae. It occurs across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. As a member of the genus Euschistus, it belongs to a group often referred to as brown stink bugs, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.

  Pentatomidaestink-bugHemipteraNorth-AmericaCaribbeanCentral-America

• Euschistus politus

  Euschistus politus is a brown stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, found in North America. In southern Illinois, it has been observed to have one generation per year, with adults overwintering and emerging in spring. Both nymphs and adults feed on developing seeds of various plants, including soybeans. The species develops through five nymphal instars before reaching adulthood.

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• Euschistus quadrator

  quadrate stink bug

  Euschistus quadrator is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Rolston in 1874. It belongs to the brown stink bug group (Euschistus spp.), which are recognized agricultural pests in soybean and other legume crops. The species occurs across Central America and North America, where it feeds on plant juices using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Like other Euschistus species, it has been observed to cause pod and seed damage in soybeans, though specific damage thresholds for this species have not been independently quantified.

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• Euschistus servus euschistoides

  brown stink bug

  Euschistus servus euschistoides is a subspecies of brown stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is a nominal phytophage documented to exhibit facultative predatory behavior on caterpillars. The subspecies occurs in North America and is part of the Euschistus servus species complex, which includes agricultural pests of soybean and other crops. Observations in central New York State confirmed predation on Pieris rapae larvae.

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• Euschistus tristigmus

  Dusky Stink Bug

  Euschistus tristigmus, commonly known as the dusky stink bug, is a pentatomid species native to North and Central America. It belongs to the economically important genus Euschistus, which includes several brown stink bug species that are agricultural pests. The species exhibits adult seasonal dimorphism, with morphological differences between spring and summer generations. Research has documented its vertical distribution patterns in pecan orchards, where it shows a preference for canopy habitats compared to the ground-dwelling tendencies of its congener Euschistus servus.

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• Euschistus tristigmus luridus

  Euschistus tristigmus luridus is a subspecies of the brown stink bug Euschistus tristigmus, first described by Dallas in 1851. A 2022 taxonomic revision corroborated Uhler's 1861 proposal to synonymize this subspecies under Euschistus tristigmus tristigmus, based on morphological overlap between subspecies and their sympatric distribution. The taxon was included in a study formalizing the ictericus group within the subgenus Euschistus (Euschistus), though E. tristigmus itself was excluded from this group.

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• Euschistus tristigmus tristigmus

  dusky stink bug

  Euschistus tristigmus tristigmus is a Nearctic subspecies of brown stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is a member of the ictericus species group, characterized by distinctive male genitalia morphology. Adults exhibit seasonal dimorphism and are active from March through November, with nymphs present June through October. The subspecies is associated with pecan orchards and other woody habitats, showing a pronounced preference for upper canopy levels compared to ground-dwelling congeners.

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• Euschistus variolarius

  one-spotted stink bug, onespotted stink bug

  Euschistus variolarius, commonly known as the one-spotted stink bug, is a Nearctic species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is a phytophagous insect that feeds primarily on seeds and developing fruits of various plants, including legumes, grasses, and agricultural crops such as soybean and alfalfa. The species produces one generation per year in northern parts of its range, with adults overwintering in ground debris and emerging in spring to reproduce. While historically considered a minor pest, it has become increasingly recognized as an emerging pest in Midwestern soybean and corn production.

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• Halyini

  Halyini is a tribe of stink bugs within the family Pentatomidae. The tribe has historically served as a provisional grouping for numerous genera, many of which have subsequently been reassigned to other tribes. Current taxonomy recognizes multiple genera within Halyini, including Halys and Neohalys, though the precise generic composition remains subject to revision. The tribe is characterized by morphological features of the male and female terminalia, which are important for species-level identification.

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• Halyomorpha

  Halyomorpha is a genus of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae) in the subfamily Pentatominae and tribe Cappaeini, erected by G. Mayr in 1864. The genus likely originated in Asia. Halyomorpha halys, the brown marmorated stink bug, is the most well-known species and has become a globally significant invasive pest. The genus is characterized by shield-shaped bodies typical of pentatomids.

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• Halyomorpha halys

  Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, BMSB

  Halyomorpha halys is an invasive shield bug native to East Asia that has become a major agricultural and nuisance pest across North America, Europe, and beyond. First detected in Pennsylvania in 1998, it has spread to at least 47 U.S. states, 4 Canadian provinces, and numerous European countries. The species is highly polyphagous, feeding on over 300 plant species across 49 families, with particular preference for Rosaceae. Its invasion success is facilitated by high mobility, broad host range, and absence of natural enemies in invaded ranges. Natural control is emerging through adventive populations of the egg parasitoid Trissolcus japonicus and other native predators and pathogens.

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• Hexacladia

  Hexacladia is a genus of gregarious endoparasitoid wasps in the family Encyrtidae, subfamily Encyrtinae. Species develop as endoparasitoids within adult heteropteran bugs, primarily in the family Pentatomidae (stink bugs), with some records from Coreidae and Scutelleridae. Multiple parasitoid individuals typically emerge from a single host. The genus has been documented as a biological control agent of agricultural pest stink bugs in South America, including species that attack soybean and rice crops. Seven species are recorded from South America, with H. smithii being the most widely reported.

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• Holcostethus abbreviatus

  Holcostethus abbreviatus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Uhler in 1872. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species is part of the genus Holcostethus, which comprises small to medium-sized pentatomid bugs. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been documented in at least 415 observations.

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• Hymenarcys nervosa

  Nerve-winged Stink Bug

  A species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, found in eastern North America. The common name refers to the distinctive venation pattern of the wings. Immature stages and egg morphology have been formally described, though detailed biological studies remain limited.

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• Hymenarcys reticulata

  Hymenarcys reticulata is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Carl Stål in 1872. The species is known from both North and Middle America based on distribution records. As a member of the Pentatomidae, it belongs to a large family of true bugs characterized by shield-shaped bodies and scent glands. Specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in available sources.

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• Kermana imbuta

  Purple-washed Stink Bug

  Kermana imbuta is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, known by the common name Purple-washed Stink Bug. It is distributed across Middle America and North America. The species was described by Walker in 1867. As a member of Pentatomidae, it possesses the characteristic shield-shaped body and scent glands typical of this family.

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• Leptoglossus

  leaf-footed bugs

  Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.

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• Lineostethus clypeatus

  Lineostethus clypeatus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, tribe Discocephalini. It was originally described by Stål in 1862. The species belongs to a genus characterized by a discoid head, a distinctive morphological feature among discocephaline genera. It is one of four previously recognized species in the genus Lineostethus, which was taxonomically revised in 2018.

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• Lineostethus tenebricornis

  Lineostethus tenebricornis is a stink bug species in the tribe Discocephalini, originally described by Ruckes in 1957. The species belongs to a genus characterized by a distinctly discoid (rounded, disc-shaped) head, a trait typical of discocephaline pentatomids. It was one of four species included in the 2018 taxonomic revision of Lineostethus, which provided updated morphological descriptions and identification keys.

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• Loxa viridis

  Loxa viridis is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, characterized by holocentric chromosomes with a diploid number of 2n = 14 (12A + XY). The species exhibits inverted meiosis for sex chromosomes and has been studied cytogenetically from specimens collected in Brazil. Its distribution spans the Caribbean, Middle America, North America, South America, and the Galápagos Islands.

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• Mormidea cubrosa

  Shady Grass Stink Bug

  Mormidea cubrosa is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is known from the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species is commonly referred to as the Shady Grass Stink Bug.

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• Mormidea lugens

  Mormidea lugens is a small stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and eastern North America. In southern Illinois, it exhibits a univoltine life cycle with adults overwintering and emerging in late April, persisting until early November. The species develops on various grasses and sedges, with nymphs feeding on vegetation and adults targeting developing grass seeds. It is considered a potential pest of wheat and other small grains.

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• Moromorpha

  Moromorpha is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, established by Rolston in 1978. The genus contains a single described species, Moromorpha tetra. As a pentatomid genus, it belongs to the diverse group of true bugs characterized by shield-shaped bodies and scent glands. Very little specific biological information has been published about this genus.

  stink-bugPentatomidaemonotypic-genus

• Moromorpha tetra

  Moromorpha tetra is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Walker in 1868. It belongs to the genus Moromorpha, which is part of the diverse true bug fauna of the Americas. The species has been recorded from both North America and Middle America, though detailed biological information remains limited in available sources.

  stink-bugPentatomidaeHemipteraWalker-1868

• Murgantia

  Murgantia is a genus of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae, tribe Pentatomini) comprising approximately six described species. The genus is best known for Murgantia histrionica, commonly called the harlequin bug, a significant agricultural pest of cruciferous crops in North America. Species in this genus exhibit bright aposematic coloration—typically combinations of orange, black, and yellow—and possess chemical defense mechanisms derived from host plant compounds. Research on M. histrionica has established it as a laboratory model for studying developmental plasticity, thermal melanism, and gene expression patterns in hemimetabolous insects.

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• Neottiglossa sulcifrons

  Neottiglossa sulcifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Stål in 1872. It is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence across the Nearctic region excluding the Western Cordillera and Beringia. The genus Neottiglossa belongs to the subfamily Pentatominae within the diverse stink bug family.

  stink-bugPentatomidaeNorth-AmericaHemipteraNearctic

• Neottiglossa tumidifrons

  Neottiglossa tumidifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Downes in 1928. It is known from North America. Like other members of the genus Neottiglossa, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized pentatomids. The specific epithet 'tumidifrons' refers to a swollen or enlarged frons (front of the head).

  stink-bugpentatomidNorth-American-fauna

• Neottiglossa undata

  Neottiglossa undata is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America, with records across the Nearctic region. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1832. As a member of the tribe Carpocorini, it shares characteristics with other plant-feeding stink bugs in this group.

  stink-bugPentatomidaeHemipteraNorth-AmericaSay-1832Carpocorini

• Nezara

  Green Vegetable Bugs

  Nezara is a genus of plant-feeding stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, established by Amyot and Serville in 1843. The genus contains approximately 20 described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The most economically significant species is Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758), commonly known as the southern green stink bug or green vegetable bug, which is a major agricultural pest of legumes, cotton, and numerous other crops. Several species have been documented as pests of soybean and other economically important crops in South America, with N. viridula being particularly problematic due to its cosmopolitan distribution and polyphagous feeding habits.

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• Nezara viridula

  Southern Green Stink Bug, Southern Green Shield Bug, Green Vegetable Bug

  Nezara viridula is a cosmopolitan, shield-shaped stink bug and major agricultural pest of leguminous crops, particularly soybeans, beans, and peas. Native to tropical and subtropical regions, it has spread worldwide through human trade and strong flight capability. The species exhibits complex behaviors including aggregation, maternal guarding of egg masses, and vibrational communication for mate location. In temperate zones, adults enter winter diapause with a reversible color change from green to brown or russet.

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• Nezarini

  stink bugs

  Nezarini is a tribe of stink bugs within the family Pentatomidae, containing at least 21 described genera. The tribe includes economically significant agricultural pests such as the southern green stink bug (Nezara viridula) and various species in the genera Chinavia and Chlorochroa. Members are distributed across multiple continents with substantial observation records documenting their presence.

  agricultural-pestPentatomidaeHemipterastink-bugcosmopolitan

• Odmalea

  Odmalea is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae, established by Bergroth in 1915. The genus contains at least three described species. Members are true bugs in the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and shield-shaped bodies typical of the family.

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• Odmalea schaefferi

  Odmalea schaefferi is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The species was described by Barber in 1906. It is known from North America, though specific details about its biology, ecology, and distribution within the continent remain poorly documented in available literature.

  stink-bugPentatomidaeHemipteraNorth-Americapoorly-known

• Oebalus insularis

  island stink bug, coffee-colored rice bug

  Oebalus insularis is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae that has emerged as a significant agricultural pest in rice-growing regions of the Americas. Originally described from tropical and subtropical regions, it has established populations in Florida rice fields since at least 1932, where it became the second most abundant stink bug species in surveys conducted in 2008-2009. The species feeds on developing rice grains using piercing-sucking mouthparts, causing 'pecky rice' damage that reduces crop yield and quality. Its economic importance has prompted research into biological control agents, including egg parasitoids in the genus Telenomus.

  pestriceagriculturestink-bugHemipteraPentatomidaebiological-control

• Oebalus mexicanus

  Oebalus mexicanus is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, described by Sailer in 1944. The species has been documented in both Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Oebalus, it belongs to a group of pentatomid bugs commonly associated with grasses and cereal crops.

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• Olcella trigramma

  Olcella trigramma is a small fly in the family Chloropidae, known primarily from South America. The genus Olcella is a New World group with high diversity in South America, and this species has been documented as a kleptoparasite, feeding on fluids from prey captured by predatory insects such as assassin bugs and spiders. Like other members of its genus, it possesses a long geniculate proboscis that facilitates feeding on exposed fluids without directly competing with the predator. The species is attracted to chemical cues, particularly defensive compounds released by heteropteran prey such as stink bugs.

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• Pellaea stictica

  Pellaea stictica is a species of stink bug (family Pentatomidae) distributed across temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere, including North America, South America, and the Caribbean. First described by Dallas in 1851, it has been documented as an edible insect in Mexico, where both adults and nymphs are consumed. Its range in the United States expanded notably in 2021 when it was first recorded in California, having previously been known only from Texas north of Mexico.

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• Pentatominae

  shield bugs, stink bugs

  Pentatominae is the largest subfamily within Pentatomidae, comprising approximately 4,937 species in 938 genera. Members are commonly known as shield bugs or stink bugs due to their characteristic body shape and defensive secretions. The subfamily includes numerous agricultural pests and several invasive species that have become household pests in introduced ranges. Higher systematics of the group have been revised by Rider et al.

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• Perillus lunatus

  Perillus lunatus is a species of predatory stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Knight in 1952. Like other members of the genus Perillus, it belongs to the subfamily Asopinae, which contains predatory rather than phytophagous stink bugs. The genus Perillus is best known for P. bioculatus, the two-spotted stink bug, a significant biological control agent of the Colorado potato beetle. Perillus lunatus shares the predatory habits characteristic of this genus, though specific details of its biology are less documented than those of its congener P. bioculatus.

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• Piezodorus

  Piezodorus is a genus of shield bugs in the family Pentatomidae, distributed across multiple continents. The genus includes several economically significant agricultural pests, particularly Piezodorus guildinii (redbanded stink bug), which causes substantial damage to soybean and other legume crops in the Americas. Species in this genus exhibit typical pentatomid morphology with shield-shaped bodies and are associated primarily with leguminous host plants.

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• Procleticini

  Procleticini is a tribe of stink bugs within the family Pentatomidae. Members of this tribe are predatory, distinguishing them from many plant-feeding pentatomids. The tribe includes genera such as Podisus and Stiretrus, which are recognized as beneficial insects in agricultural contexts.

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• Tepa

  Tepa is a genus of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae) in the tribe Pentatomini. The genus comprises approximately six described species. Members of this genus are true bugs in the order Hemiptera, characterized by the typical shield-shaped body form common to stink bugs. The genus was established by Rolston and McDonald in 1984.

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• Tepa vanduzeei

  Tepa vanduzeei is a species of stink bug described by Rider in 1986. It belongs to the family Pentatomidae, one of the largest families of true bugs. The species is known to occur in both Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.

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• Tepa yerma

  Tepa yerma is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Rolston in 1972. It is a member of the genus Tepa, a group of true bugs distributed in North America. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.

  stink-bugPentatomidaeHemipteraNorth-America

• Thyanta

  redshouldered stink bugs, red-shouldered stink bugs

  Thyanta is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae containing approximately 19 described species. Species in this genus are recognized by a distinctive reddish band across the pronotum (the 'shoulder' region behind the head), giving them the common name 'redshouldered stink bugs.' Several Thyanta species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of soybean, corn, and various legume crops. The genus is native to the Americas, with species distributed from North America through South America.

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• Thyanta calceata

  Thyanta calceata is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. The species exhibits adult seasonal dimorphism, a trait documented in entomological literature but with limited publicly available biological detail. Like other members of the genus Thyanta, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation and agricultural crops. Published research on its specific ecology remains sparse compared to congeneric species such as Thyanta pallidovirens and Thyanta custator.

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• Thyanta custator

  Red-shouldered Stink Bug, Redshouldered Stink Bug

  Thyanta custator, the red-shouldered stink bug, is a phytophagous stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae. It is recognized by a reddish band across the pronotum (the "shoulders"), which distinguishes it from similar species. The species is a documented pest of soybeans and various fruits and vegetables in North America, causing damage by piercing-sucking feeding on developing seeds, pods, and fruits. Two subspecies are recognized: T. c. accerra and T. c. spinosa. It has been recorded from Florida to Texas and throughout the eastern and central United States.

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• Thyanta custator accerra

  Redshouldered stink bug, Red-shouldered stink bug

  Thyanta custator accerra is a subspecies of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the redshouldered stink bug. It is an agricultural pest of increasing concern in soybean and corn production across the Midwestern United States. Adults are recognized by a distinctive reddish band across the thorax-abdomen junction. The species feeds on developing fruits and seeds using piercing-sucking mouthparts, causing yield loss and quality reduction in affected crops.

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• Thyanta custator custator

  Redshouldered stink bug

  Thyanta custator custator is a subspecies of redshouldered stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is a plant-feeding pest that attacks developing fruits, vegetables, and seeds, causing blemishes, depressions, and quality degradation. The species is distinguished by a reddish band across the pronotum (shoulders) and is closely related to other Thyanta subspecies that differ in coloration and geographic distribution. It has been documented in Florida and is part of the broader redshouldered stink bug complex that affects agricultural crops in the eastern and midwestern United States.

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• Thyanta pallidovirens

  Red-shouldered Stink Bug, Redshouldered Stink Bug

  Thyanta pallidovirens, commonly known as the red-shouldered stink bug, is a phytophagous stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae native to North and Central America. It is recognized by a thin red band across the pronotum (the "shoulders"), which distinguishes it from similar green stink bugs. The species is an agricultural pest of legume crops including peas, lentils, and soybeans, feeding primarily on developing pods and seeds. Males use pheromones and vibrational signals to attract mates, with copulation lasting an average of 3.5 hours.

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• Thyanta planifrons

  Thyanta planifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It belongs to the genus Thyanta, which includes several species commonly referred to as redshouldered stink bugs due to the distinctive reddish band across the thorax-abdomen junction. The genus is known to contain agricultural pests that feed on developing fruits, seeds, and pods. Specific biological and ecological details for T. planifrons remain poorly documented in published literature.

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• Thyanta pseudocasta

  Thyanta pseudocasta is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Blatchley in 1926. It belongs to the genus Thyanta, which includes several species commonly known as redshouldered stink bugs. The species is recorded from North America. Information specific to this species is limited in available literature.

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• Trichonephila clavata

  Jorō spider, Joro Spider, Parachute spider

  Trichonephila clavata, commonly known as the Jorō spider, is a large orb-weaving spider native to East Asia that has become established as an invasive species in the southeastern United States since approximately 2010. First confirmed in Georgia in 2014, it has expanded rapidly across multiple states through a combination of ballooning dispersal and human-mediated transport. The species is notable for its substantial size, striking coloration, and extensive golden webs, but poses minimal risk to humans due to small fangs and docile behavior. Its physiological adaptations—including higher metabolic rate, faster heart rate, and greater cold tolerance than its congener Trichonephila clavipes—suggest potential for continued northward range expansion.

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• Trichopepla aurora

  Trichopepla aurora is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1918. It belongs to the genus Trichopepla, a group of true bugs within the order Hemiptera. The species is documented from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in available sources.

  Pentatomidaestink-bugNorth-AmericaHemipteraVan-Duzee-1918

• Trichopepla grossa

  Trichopepla grossa is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, order Hemiptera. The genus Trichopepla is characterized by hairy or setose bodies, distinguishing it from many other pentatomid genera. Very limited information is available for this particular species, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist. The species epithet "grossa" (Latin for "thick" or "coarse") likely refers to the robust body form or prominent setae typical of the genus.

  stink-bugpentatomidHeteropterasetoseTrichopepla

• Trichopepla semivittata

  Broken-lined Stink Bug

  Trichopepla semivittata is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It occurs in Central and North America, with records from the United States including Vermont. The species is commonly known as the Broken-lined Stink Bug. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) with the characteristic shield-shaped body typical of the family.

  HemipteraPentatomidaestink-bugNorth-AmericaCentral-America

• Trissolcus

  samurai wasps

  Trissolcus is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Scelionidae, comprising at least 180 described species. Members are obligate egg parasitoids of true bugs in the infraorder Pentatomomorpha, including stink bugs (Pentatomidae). The genus has gained significant attention due to the biological control potential of several species, particularly Trissolcus japonicus (the "samurai wasp"), against the invasive brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). Taxonomic challenges have historically complicated identification, with recent revisionary work resolving numerous synonymies and clarifying species boundaries.

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• Trissolcus euschisti

  Trissolcus euschisti is a scelionid parasitoid wasp approximately 1.5 mm in length that attacks the eggs of stink bugs (Pentatomidae), particularly species in the genus Euschistus. The species exhibits habitat partitioning with the congeneric parasitoid Telenomus podisi, showing greater abundance on woody host plants while T. podisi dominates herbaceous vegetation. It has been investigated as a potential biological control agent for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) and demonstrates flexible reproductive strategies, including the ability to develop in hosts where resources have been partially utilized by prior parasitoid activity.

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• Tyrannocoris

  Tyrannocoris is a genus of stink bugs (Pentatomidae) established in 1992. The genus is characterized by predatory habits, distinguishing it from the primarily herbivorous majority of stink bugs. It is one of several predatory genera within the family. The genus has been documented in the Americas with limited but growing observational records.

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• Vulsirea violacea

  Vulsirea violacea is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It was described by Fabricius in 1803. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of the true bug order Hemiptera, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the group.

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• Weda tumidifrons

  Weda tumidifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Barber and Sailer in 1953. It belongs to the genus Weda, a small group within the diverse stink bug fauna of North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. Records indicate it occurs in North America, though specific habitat preferences and life history remain largely unstudied.

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