# 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. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 9 - **Habitat:** Urban areas, Gardens ![Green Stink Bug](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Acrosternum_hilare_1366044.jpg&width=800) Photo: Susan Ellis,, CC BY 3.0 us · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acrosternum_hilare_1366044.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Hemiptera - **Family:** Pentatomidae - **Genus:** Chinavia ## 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 - **Leafy Disguise:** Green Stink Bug has a vibrant green body that helps them blend perfectly with leaves and plant stems. - **Sap Sucker:** Green Stink Bug can pierce plant tissues with its straw-like mouthparts to drink vital sap and juices. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/soybean) (*Glycine max*) — provides sap and nutrients - **Shelter:** [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) — provides overwintering habitat ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Don't touch them if you see one! They might smell funny. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Green Stink Bug? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Ambler Heights Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ambler-heights-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District - [Currier Park Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/currier-park-historic-district) — Vermont, US · Historic District - [Pennellville Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/pennellville-historic-district) — Maine, US · Historic District - [Rosemark](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/rosemark) — Tennessee, US · Neighborhood - [Topeka Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/topeka-zoo) — Kansas, US · Zoo - [Barre Downtown Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/barre-downtown-historic-district) — Vermont, US · Historic District [View all places to see Green Stink Bug](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/green-stink-bug) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Green Stink Bug: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/green-stink-bug)