The Green Stink Big (Chinavia hilaris) is an insect found in orchards, gardens, woodlands, and crop fields throughout North America. The species is characterized by their bright green, with narrow yellow, orange, or reddish edges. They are shield-shaped with an elongated oval form. Their needle-like mouth parts allow them to feed on a wide variety of plant juices. Adult Green Stink Bugs have a preference for developing seeds, and as a result, they become crop pests. When there are no seeds, they feed on stems and foliage which damage several fruit trees.
The Green Stink Bug has an overall body length between .51”-.75” (13-19 mm), body width of .28”-.39” (7-10 mm), and body height of .16”-.24” (4-6 mm). The typical lifespan of the Green Stink Bug is between 30-45 days.
The Green Stink Big (Chinavia hilaris) is an insect found in orchards, gardens, woodlands, and crop fields throughout North America. The species is characterized by their bright green, with narrow yellow, orange, or reddish edges. They are shield-shaped with an elongated oval form. Their needle-like mouth parts allow them to feed on a wide variety of plant juices. Adult Green Stink Bugs have a preference for developing seeds, and as a result, they become crop pests. When there are no seeds, they feed on stems and foliage which damage several fruit trees.
The Green Stink Bug has an overall body length between .51”-.75” (13-19 mm), body width of .28”-.39” (7-10 mm), and body height of .16”-.24” (4-6 mm). The typical lifespan of the Green Stink Bug is between 30-45 days.
