
Adult stinkbugStinkbugs
various species
Adults are
green, gray, or brown; shield-shaped; and about
15 mm long. The body appears hardened except for
the rear portion of the forewings, which are
overlapped over the rear of the abdomen. Young
nymphs are rounded and convex like ladybugs and
are often found in clusters or groups. Older
nymphs resemble the adults but have no wings and
are slightly more rounded. Both adults and nymphs
suck sap from buds, pods, seeds, or fruit causing
deformed or shriveled seeds and fruit. Host
plants: alfalfa, beans, cow peas, cereals, peas,
corn, fruits.

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