STINK BUGS
Southern Green Stink Bug,
Nezara viridula
Linnaeus
and others
Description
Picture
Damage
large bugs up to 3/4 inch long
generally green or brown in color
sucking mouthparts
appear to be five sided
wings of adults overlap
Photo credit: W. L. Sterling, Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University
typical sucking insect damage
tomatoes may be pockmarked or misshapen
beans and peas may be discolored or taste bad