Green Bug nymph (specifically a Stink Bug nymph)
Scientific Name: 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.
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.
Identified on: 5/25/2026