Shield bugs
Shield bugs from around the world. Showing a large diversity in colour and shape.
englishindiangirl created this list 7 years ago
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Palomena prasina (Linnaeus, 1760) -
Eurydema oleracea Bugs on nettles. -
Gonocerus acuteangulatus -
Hyrmine sexpunctata - Happy Little Stinker -
Stagonomus amoenus -
Carpocoris cf. pudicus -
Juniper shield bug -
Striped shield bug -
Common Green Shieldbug -
Tritomegas bicolor - L1 looking for shelter -
Giant Shield bugs Nymph, Pycanum rubens -
Spined Citrus Bug - Biprorulus bibax -
Carpocoris purpureipennis (De Geer, 1773) -
Eurygaster hottentotta -
Spined Citrus Bug - Biprorulus bibax -
Palomena formosa -
Shield Bug -
Elasmucha grisea -
Carpocoris cf. purpureipennis -
![Shield Bugs or Stink Bugs The Pentatomoidea are characterised by a well-developed scutellum (the hardened extension of the thorax over the abdomen). It can be triangular to semielliptical in shape.[3] Pentatomoidea species usually have antennae with five segments. The tarsi usually have two or three segments.[4]
Shield bugs have glands in their thoraces between the first and second pair of legs that produce a foul-smelling liquid, which is used defensively to deter potential predators and is sometimes released when the bugs are handled. The nymphs, similar to adults except smaller and without wings, also have stink glands.
The nymphs and adults have piercing mouthparts, which most use to suck sap from plants, although some eat other insects. When they group in large numbers, they can become significant pests.
Species that resemble pentatomoids are found in the superfamily Coreoidea. Geotagged,Malaysia,Spring](https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3800/84225_small.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=4de0hl4tTyrmbYv07zA2drz4BGs%3D)
Shield Bugs or Stink Bugs -
Picromerus bidens - female terminalia -
Palomena prasina with berry-belly(?) -
Eurydema oleracea - Copula, dorsal -
Acrosternum rubescens - Hatching explained