They have well developed stink glands which open on the top of the abdomen in nymphs.
Stink bugs are distinguished from other bugs by the large triangular scutellum (shield) which is longer than half the length of the abdomen.
Showing posts with label stinkbugs shield bugs Dalsira costalis Pentatomidae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stinkbugs shield bugs Dalsira costalis Pentatomidae. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Stink bug (Pentatomidae)
(Dalsira costalis) There are about 300 on the species in SA and are mostly plant eaters.
They have well developed stink glands which open on the top of the abdomen in nymphs.
Stink bugs are distinguished from other bugs by the large triangular scutellum (shield) which is longer than half the length of the abdomen.
They have well developed stink glands which open on the top of the abdomen in nymphs. Stink bugs are distinguished from other bugs by the large triangular scutellum (shield) which is longer than half the length of the abdomen. 
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