Green Stink Bug

Found in orchards, gardens, woodlands, and agricultural fields across North America.

Herbivorous; uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on a wide variety of plants, including fruits, vegetables, and seeds.

Known for emitting a foul-smelling liquid from thoracic glands when threatened. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and are often active from spring through autumn.

Considered a significant agricultural pest that can damage crops like soybeans, tomatoes, and peaches. They are generally harmless to humans, though their defensive spray can be an irritant.