Stagonomus amoenus
The Stagonomus amoenus belongs
to a species that is generally called the stink bug or the shield bug. They are called shield bugs in English and
stink bugs in American English. The
term shield bug refers to the generalized body shape of adult bugs. The
name stink bug refers to their ability to release a pungent defensive spray
when threatened, disturbed, or crushed. The composition of this spray may vary
between species, and even by sex or age, but generally includes aldehydes and alkanes. Descriptions of the smells vary widely, and include oily,
dusty, woody and earthy, and like coriander. In some species, the liquid contains cyanide
compounds and a rancid almond scent, used to protect themselves and discourage
predators.
They have a 5-segmented
antennae, The body shape of adults is generally "shieldlike," when viewed from above. They are coffee coloured and have two white spots on their back. They have small pores all over
their body.
Several stink bugs and shield bugs
are considered agricultural pests, because they can
grow into large populations that feed on crops, damaging production, and they
are resistant to many pesticides. They are a threat to cotton, corn, sorghum, soybeans,
native and ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, weeds, and many cultivated crops.
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