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Stink bug

Photo by DouglasNyhof
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Field Notes

Description:

Small insect that has a bad taste and smell for protection

Species ID Suggestions

Stink Bug

Pentatomidae

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Dale
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Comments (2)
DouglasNyhof
"When handled or disturbed, stink bugs are able to secrete a bad-smelling, bad-tasting fluid from pores on the sides of their bodies. This secretion protects stink bugs from predators." Read it at the National Pest Management Assoc. website.
Dale
How do you know it has a bad taste? http://www.eol.org/pages/3686128
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2011

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