General

• Stink bugs are members of the order of insects called the Hemiptera, or true bugs, and are related to assassin bugs, plant bugs, aphids and mealy bugs. They are known for scaring away predators by secreting a foul-tasting, foul-smelling liquid from their pores. The majority of stink bug species are herbivores that feed on a variety of plants, including some important crops such as corn, soy beans and cotton. A few species are predators that feed on caterpillars and other pests. Stink bugs develop through a process called incomplete metamorphosis, consisting of three phases: egg, nymph and adult.