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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