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Shield Bug or Stink Bug

Photo by Atul
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Field Notes

Description:

Stink bugs are part of the superfamily Pentatomidae, the third largest family of true bugs. “Penta” refers to their five-segmented antennae.Adult stink bugs have scent glands which open on the thorax (midsection). They get their name from the foul smelling compounds discharged near the hind legs. Immature stink bugs usually have scent glands which open on the abdomen.

Species ID Suggestions

Red Pumpkin Bug

Coridius janus
Wilson W
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Comments (2)
Adarsha B S
I spotted the same kind of stink bug http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15760540

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The Color Red
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PublishedNovember 3, 2011

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