
Community identification
Green stink bug
Acrosternum hilare
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Pentatomidae
- Size
- 12 to 18 mm in length
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.