Stink Bugs (Family Pentatomidae)

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

Juniper Stink Bug (Banasa euchlora) Juniper Stink Bug (Banasa euchlora)
Durham Co., NC
18 Nov 2013
Juniper Stink Bug (Banasa euchlora) Juniper Stink Bug (Banasa euchlora)
Durham Co., NC
18 Nov 2013
Juniper Stink Bug (Banasa euchlora) Juniper Stink Bug (Banasa euchlora)
Durham Co., NC
18 Nov 2013

Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys) Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys)
Durham Co., NC
19 Nov 2013

Native to Asia, this insect was accidentally introduced to the US in the late 1990s and has become a serious agricultural pest.

Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys) Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys)
Durham Co., NC
19 Nov 2013

They seek shelter in houses and other buildings in autumn.

Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys) Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (Halyomorpha halys)
Durham Co., NC
19 Nov 2013

A checkered "fringe" and pale antennal patches help identify this species.


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

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

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


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