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Spined Soldier Bug

Podisus maculiventris

Photo by Small Wonders
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Field Notes

Description:

Beneficial predatory stink bug that feeds on a wide variety of insects (including gypsy moths) & agricultural pests.
*Note the black streak on the wing membrane where the wings overlap - this is important to identifying Spined Soldier bugs so as not to confuse them with herbivorous stink bugs.

Habitat:

Based on its predatory nature, usually in crops & gardens where its prey lives. Spotted on Heliopsis.

Notes:

Spined Soldier bug nymph: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7820464

Species ID Suggestions

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Lovely photo... The color of the flower really makes the bug pop out at the viewer.

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Great Lakes Monitoring
Mission
Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region

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PublishedNovember 15, 2011

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