Community identification
Two-spotted Stink Bug Nymph
Perillus bioculatus
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Pentatomidae
- Size
- Nymphs can range from 3 to 7 mm; adults reach 8.5 to 11.5 mm.
Natural Habitat
Gardens, agricultural fields, and meadows across North America.
Diet & Feeding
Predaceous; feeds on the eggs and larvae of other insects, particularly the Colorado potato beetle.
Behavior Patterns
As a stink bug, it can release a foul-smelling liquid to deter predators. The nymphs, as shown here, are highly active and gregarious, often found hunting on foliage.
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial to ecosystems and agriculture as a biological control agent for garden pests like leaf-eating beetles.