Shield or Stink Bug Hemiptera Heteroptera Insect
Shield Bugs or Stink Bugs Shield bugs have glands in their thorax between the first and second pair of legs which produce a foul smelling liquid This liquid is used defensively to deter potential predators and is sometimes released when the bugs are handled carelessly The stink comes from aldehydes such as CH3 CH2 2 CH CH CHO and is chemically similar to pheromones
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