Pentatomidae, generally called shield bugs or stink bugs, is a family of insects in the order Hemiptera and the largest family within the superfamily Pentatomoidea, containing around 900 genera and over 4,700 species. Like other hemipterans, pentatomids have piercing, sucking mouthparts, and most are plant feeders, including several species that are severe agricultural pests, though some, particularly in the subfamily Asopinae, are predatory and considered beneficial.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleAgricultural or Structural Pest 2 Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceBroad, shield-shaped bugs usually with 5-segmented antennae and a large triangular scutellum 1 Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Stink Bug
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Denmark, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: United States, found in there.
Sources
1. Pentatomidae - Wikipedia
Article title
Pentatomidae
Physical Description section
They are broad, shield-shaped bugs usually with 5-segmented antennae (hence the family name) and a large triangular scutellum
View the Source2. Wikidata: Stink Bug
- Wikidata Q652142, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Wikipedia 'Pentatomidae': most are phytophagous, including several species which are severe pests on agricultural crops
- Wikipedia 'Pentatomidae': some species, particularly in the subfamily Asopinae, are predatory
- Wikipedia 'Pentatomidae': several species which are severe pests on agricultural crops
- Child Taxon Of: Hemiptera, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
View the Source3. GBIF Species API
4. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
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