Florida Predatory Stink Bug (Nymphs)

Fields, gardens, and woodlands across the Southeastern United States and Central America.

Strictly predatory; they feed on over 100 species of insect pests, including caterpillars, beetle larvae, and weevils.

Nymphs exhibit gregarious behavior, often hunting in packs to take down prey much larger than themselves. They have five instar stages before becoming winged adults.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardens as a natural pest control agent. While not aggressive to humans, they can deliver a painful bite if handled and may emit a foul odor if threatened.