Learn the different types of stink bugs that may be in or around your area. See pictures and read descriptions of these bugs.

1. Different Types of Stink Bugs
Stink bugs have become a growing problem in North America over the past few
years. Because of this, it’s important for people to know how to recognize stink
bugs so they can report them to the local wild life agency.
This pamphlet will go over the different types of stink bugs as well as facts about
each stink bug.
Brown Stink Bug
Feeds on plants and is a large agricultural pest in the
USA (first found in the USA in 2000). If this is the first
time you’ve seen a brown stink bug in your area,
contact the local extension office to report your finding
because scientists are interested in tracking it’s
movements. These are most likely the biggest stink
bug pest in your area.
Harlequin Bug
This stink bug migrated north from Mexico City into the
USA and is a major pest responsible for ruining
millions of crops by feeding on cabbage plants.
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2. Green Stink Bug
Are large crop pests and prefer eating and infecting the
seeds of plants, vegetables, and fruits. Are present in
large agricultural areas across North America from late
Spring until the first frost of the year.
Spined Soldier Bug
One of the few stink bugs that actually is a benefit to
have in your garden. These stink bugs will kill other
garden insects by feeding on the and will do no harm to
your plants. Keep in mind though, that these stink bugs
may have a better chance of attacking you since they
are not herbivores.
Two Spotted Stink Bug
This is another stink bug that attacks other insects in
your garden. This type of stink bug will not feast on
plants and will generally eat/kill 65+ garden pests every
1-6 weeks. While the normally feast on other insects,
they can sometimes eat plants, but are considered a
good stink bug to have.
Rough Stink Bug
Yet another helpful stink bug. This stink bug lives mostly
in the east and will eat caterpillars, beetles, and other
bugs which have a soft shell/body. They will release a
very powerful scent when disturbed so don’t touch these
guys.
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3. Red Shouldered Stink Bug
Very common in the south eastern United States, this stink
bug is notorious for destroying plants. They are generally
smaller than regular stink bugs, but even still they can do their
fair share of damage.
Mormidea
This is a very small stink bug, about the size of a very small fly
or a very large gnat. These stink bugs feed mostly on weeds,
but because of their small size, they are not as intrusive or
noticeable as the larger stink bugs.
Rice Stink Bug
These stink bugs feed on wild grasses, rice’s, and other plants
the develop kernels. They can literally attach themselves to
the plant while they are eating so they cannot be disturbed.
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4. For more information on stink bugs including how to get rid of them and how to
protect your home from them year after year,
visit http://www.howtogetridofstinkbug.com.
Sources
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/bugs/stinkbugs/stinkbugs.htm
Image Sources
http://joemacgown.com/Images/insect%20pictures/brown.stinkbug.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/t6/94/339594/4/84867830.3f7cGDKg.jpg
http://www.dpughphoto.com/images/southern%20green%20stink%20bug%20nezara%20durham%2010300
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http://www.dpughphoto.com/images/spined%20soldier%20bug%20maybe%20durham%2082106.JPG
http://i.pbase.com/v3/94/339594/1/46752156.CRW_6956_RJ.JPG
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4525630986_d085364393.jpg
http://pmtp.wsu.edu/images/Red-shoulder-band.jpg
http://bugguide.net/images/raw/3HPHZRNHOHNHHR4LNZXLRREHVHRLPZ8H6Z4LJHEH1Z4LFHUHCHX
HVHGHOHKLPZ0LAZ0LBHXHPZXH5Z.jpg
http://www.pestproducts.com/images/Rice-Stink-Bug.jpg
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