Bug Identifier
Green stink bug
Community identification

Green stink bug

Acrosternum hilare

Order & Family
Hemiptera, Pentatomidae
Size
12 to 18 mm in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Gardens, orchards, woodlands, and agricultural fields where it feeds on trees, shrubs, and crops.

Diet & Feeding

Plant juices and seeds, feeding by piercing plant tissues with its mouthparts.

Behavior Patterns

Active during daylight hours, emits a strong foul-smelling odor when disturbed or crushed, overwinters as an adult in sheltered locations.

Risks & Benefits

Can be a significant agricultural pest damaging fruit and vegetable crops, but poses no direct threat or harm to humans.