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Red-shouldered stink bug

Red-shouldered stink bug

Thyanta custator

A species of Thyanta

The red-shouldered stink bug (Thyanta custator) earns its name in an obvious way, with the red shoulders that can be found on either side of it. It can also be identified by the shield-shaped body, but it comes in many different shades of green. However, they are colored brown when they survive over the winter.

General Info About Red-shouldered stink bug
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Attributes of Red-shouldered stink bug
Colors
Green
Yellow
Habitat
crop
Adult Food Sources
Soybean plants, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, corn
Larva Food Source
Soybean plants, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, corn
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Red-shouldered stink bug feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Piercing-sucking mouthparts
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Species Status of Red-shouldered stink bug
It is found in North America.
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Distribution Area of Red-shouldered stink bug
North America
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Life Cycle of Red-shouldered stink bug
Egg The tiny, barrel-shaped eggs of the red-shouldered stink bug are often deposited in clusters. They exhibit no locomotion and are limited to the location chosen by the female for oviposition.
Nymph After hatching, the nymph of red-shouldered stink bug resembles miniature adults but without fully developed wings. Through several molts, they grow in size, develop wing pads, and change in coloration.
Adult Reaching maturity, the adult red-shouldered stink bug showcases a full set of wings and a hardened exoskeleton. Their bodies, now larger, are primed for dispersal and mating activities.
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Adult Size of Red-shouldered stink bug
8 mm
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Predators of Red-shouldered stink bug Larvae
Birds, rodents, spiders, predaceous insects, parasitic wasps
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Predators of Adult Red-shouldered stink bug
Birds, reptiles, spiders, rodents, predaceous insects
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Scientific Classification of Red-shouldered stink bug
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Youth Habitat of Red-shouldered stink bug
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Red-shouldered stink bug
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Red-shouldered stink bug
For attracting adult red-shouldered stink bug, use plants they typically feed on or specific pheromones if available. For nymphs, use tender plant shoots or crops they are known to damage.
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Habitat Preferences of Red-shouldered stink bug Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of red-shouldered stink bug are typically laid on the underside of leaves, providing a hidden and safe environment. As nymphs, they are often found in the same general areas, staying close to food sources like plants or crops, where they can feed and grow. Adult red-shouldered stink bug usually inhabit gardens, fields, or agricultural areas where they continue to feed on plants and mate. Searching for these insects involves checking the underside of leaves for eggs, carefully inspecting plants, shrubs, and crops for the presence of nymphs, and scanning the broader vegetative areas for adults, particularly where host plants are abundant.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Red-shouldered stink bug
The suitable time to find red-shouldered stink bug would be during warmer months when they are most active, specifically during daylight hours as many Hemiptera are diurnal.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Red-shouldered stink bug
The suitable weather conditions for finding red-shouldered stink bug would be warm and dry days, as wet conditions may drive them to seek shelter.
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Harmful Effects of Red-shouldered stink bug
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Agricultural Pests

Adult red-shouldered stink bug causes damage by sucking plant fluids, leading to weakened plant growth and potential yield reduction. With a high population, plants may experience severe damage and reduced marketability, impacting economic returns for farmers.

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