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Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys

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Field Notes

Description:

Stink bugs are large, oval or shield-shaped insects. They are members of the insect order Hemiptera and the family Pentatomidae. They get their common name from the odor of the chemical that they produce in glands on their abdomen. Scientists suspect this odor might be a defense against predators.

Habitat:

Any place with a hot and dry climate

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PublishedApril 15, 2020

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