Green Stink Bug
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Green Stink Bug
Chinavia hilaris
The Green Stink Bug is a bright green insect that can be found in gardens and fields. They have a funny smell when they feel scared, which helps keep them safe from predators.
Habitat: Urban areas, Gardens
Appearance
The Green Stink Bug has a bright, uniform emerald green, shield-shaped body, often with a narrow orange-yellow line around its edges. Its membranous wing tips are typically reddish-brown, and it possesses prominent dark eyes, making it distinct from brown stink bug species.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHemipteraFamilyPentatomidaeGenusChinavia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
During cold weather, these bugs seek shelter in homes or under bark to hibernate until spring!
If a plant is damaged by them, it can get unsightly dimples and brown spots, especially on fruits!
They lay their tiny, barrel-shaped eggs in neat, sticky rows on the underside of leaves!
Young stink bugs, called nymphs, are often dark with colorful spots, looking quite different from adults!
Special abilities
Ability
Leafy Disguise
Green Stink Bug has a vibrant green body that helps them blend perfectly with leaves and plant stems.
Ability
Sap Sucker
Green Stink Bug can pierce plant tissues with its straw-like mouthparts to drink vital sap and juices.
Ability
Flight Power
Green Stink Bug has strong wings that help them fly to new feeding grounds or escape from danger.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-30 mm
- Size
- 13-16 mm
- Lifespan
- 60-180 days
- Flight Speed
- 4 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
They use their special mouthparts to sip juices from fruits, vegetables, and other plants!
Primary Foods
- Tomatoes
- Beans
- Corn
- Apples
- Peaches
- Soybeans
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Spined Soldier Bug
Podisus maculiventris
preys on nymphs and adults
parasitizes
Samurai Wasp
Trissolcus basalis
lays eggs in stink bug eggs
eaten by
Soybean
Glycine max
provides sap and nutrients
shelters
White Oak
Quercus alba
provides overwintering habitat
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't touch them if you see one! They might smell funny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Stink Bug's wingspan?
25-30 mm
How big is Green Stink Bug?
13-16 mm
How long does Green Stink Bug live?
60-180 days
How fast can Green Stink Bug fly?
4 km/h
What does Green Stink Bug eat?
They use their special mouthparts to sip juices from fruits, vegetables, and other plants!
Where is Green Stink Bug usually found?
Urban areas, Gardens
How does Green Stink Bug hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Green Stink Bug have?
6
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