Stink Bugs
Over 4,700 species of stink bugs (or shield bugs) are found all over
the world. An easy way to identify them is by the ‘shield’ shape of their backs.
the world. An easy way to identify them is by the ‘shield’ shape of their backs.
They feed on a variety of plants, including flowers, fruit, cabbage,
soy beans, and tomatoes.
soy beans, and tomatoes.
An unusual fact about these bugs is that at some point during their 4 growth stages, some of them can become carnivorous.The carnivorous stink bugs will eat caterpillars and other bugs that damage gardens and crops, instead of attacking your plants.
So, if you discover the bugs but no plant damage, keep an eye on
them – they might turn out to be an asset instead of an enemy!
them – they might turn out to be an asset instead of an enemy!
A new stink bug has recently arrived in the U.S. from Asia, called a brown marmorated stink bug.
Unlike the domestic varieties that live outdoors, this one will come in
and make its nest indoors. Because of the long list of plants it will feed
on, this bug is a bigger threat to your garden, fruit trees, and plants than our native varieties.
and make its nest indoors. Because of the long list of plants it will feed
on, this bug is a bigger threat to your garden, fruit trees, and plants than our native varieties.
Finally – because I know you want to know – what makes the stink bug stink?
Their stink is multi-purpose – very efficient! First, the odor warns away
preditors, secondly, it warns other stink bugs about the preditors, and lastly, the scent attracts potential mates. Pretty amazing!
Their stink is multi-purpose – very efficient! First, the odor warns away
preditors, secondly, it warns other stink bugs about the preditors, and lastly, the scent attracts potential mates. Pretty amazing!
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