Green Stink Bug
Scientific Name: Chinavia hilaris
Order & Family: Hemiptera, Pentatomidae
Size: 13 to 19 mm (0.5 to 0.75 inches)
Natural Habitat
Found in orchards, gardens, woodlands, and fields across North America.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; feeds on a wide variety of plants including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental trees by sucking sap.
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal; notable for producing a foul-smelling liquid from thoracic glands as a defense mechanism against predators.
Risks & Benefits
Considered a significant agricultural pest that can damage crops; harmless to humans although their defensive odor is unpleasant.
Identified on: 6/22/2026