Bug Identifier
Green Bug nymph (specifically a Stink Bug nymph)
Community identification

Green Bug nymph (specifically a Stink Bug nymph)

Chinavia hilaris (formerly Acrosternum hilare)

Order & Family
Order: Hemiptera; Family: Pentatomidae
Size
Nymphs range from 2 mm to 15 mm as they grow; adults reach up to 19 mm.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Found in orchards, gardens, woodlands, and crop fields throughout North America.

Diet & Feeding

Polyphagous herbivore; feeds on a wide variety of plants, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental trees by sucking plant juices.

Behavior Patterns

Undergoes incomplete metamorphosis through five nymphal instars. Nymphs often exhibit bright coloration or patterns (aposematism) to warn predators of their foul-tasting secretions.

Risks & Benefits

An agricultural pest that can damage crops like soybeans and tomatoes; however, they pose no direct physical threat to humans beyond producing a pungent odor when disturbed.