Stink Bugs (Pests)

Southern Green Stink Bug, Nezara viridula (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Jason M. Squitier

Black Stink Bug Proxys punctulatus (Palisot) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Celina Gomez and Russell F. Mizell III

Redbanded Stink Bug, Red-Banded Stink Bug, Smaller Green Stink Bug (suggested common names) Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Morgan Pinkerton and Amanda Hodges

This document provides an in-depth profile of the redbanded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii. It covers the insect’s introduction, distribution, physical description, life stages, and host plants. The redbanded stink bug is a significant pest in the southeastern United States, particularly affecting leguminous crops like soybeans. The article also discusses the damage caused by this pest and various management strategies, including monitoring, cultural practices, and chemical control. The information is intended for both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Cory Penca and Amanda Hodges

Brown Stink Bug Euschistus servus (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Celina Gomez and Russell F. Mizell III

Stink Bugs in Florida Rice

Ron Cherry

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Green Stink Bug, Chinavia hilaris (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Celina Gomez and Russell F. Mizell

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Bagrada Bug, Painted Bug, Bagrada Hilaris (Burmeister) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Eric LeVeen and Amanda C. Hodges

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.