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Chlorochroa ligata
Conchuela Stink Bug on dwarf orange tree. The coloration of this stink bug can be highly variable from dark brown to light olive green. The most notable features are the black antennae, light colored body margin and a light spot at the end of the scutellum (shield). http://pmtp.wsu.edu/BMSB.html
Suburban house garden.
Pentatomidae, Greek pente meaning five and tomos meaning section, is a family of insects belonging to order Hemiptera including some of the stink bugs and shield bugs. The scutellum body is usually trapezoidal in shape, giving this family the name 'shield bug'. The tarsi are 3-segmented. The forewings of stink bugs are called hemelytra, with the basal half thickened while the apex is membranous (as are the hindwings). The name stink bug derives from their tendency to eject a foul smelling glandular substance secreted from pores in the thorax when disturbed; in some species the liquid contains cyanide compounds with a rancid almond scent. This is a form of antipredator adaptation. Wikipedia
Nice spotting Misako. You can find a good photo and description of this species here: http://pmtp.wsu.edu/BMSB.html
Spotted on Apr 8, 2012
Submitted on Apr 11, 2012
