PENTATOMIDAE Patterns, Textures and

Anatomy colors of some stink bugs

External and Internal
Internal
Available static schematics of N. viridula male reproductive
system; left ectadenes omitted in both images to show
mesadenes underneath. (A) From Pendergrast (1956): b,
Stink Bug
bulbus ejaculatorius; d, ductus ejaculatorius; es, sac of
ectodermal origin; e.g., ectadene accessory gland; mg, Pentatomidae is a family of insects belonging to the order
mesadene accessory gland; t, testis v, vas deferens; versus, Hemiptera, generally called shield bugs or stink bugs.
vesicula seminalis; and (B) from Malouf (1933): BS, bacterial Pentatomidae is the largest family in the superfamily
sac, EjD, ejaculatory duct (mesodermal); EjD', ejaculatory Pentatomoidea, and contains around 900 genera and over 4700 species.
duct (ectodermal); Pn, penis; ps, penial seta; st, As hemipterans, the pentatomids have piercing sucking mouthparts,
seminiferous tubules; ts, testis; and vd, vas deferens and most are phytophagous, including several species which
are severe pests on agricultural crops. However, some species
, particularly in the subfamily Asopinae, are predatory and may be considered beneficial.

TAXONOMY
Life Cycle and Mating Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Arthropoda
Insects Intestinal organism for
Class:Insecta

Adapted schematic by Kiritani (1963) showing the female Stink Bugs can Mate at any time they do not hava a specific mating season,
Order:Hemiptera
Suborder:Heteroptera
symbiont sorting
reproductive system of N. viridula: (A) Virgin female at the During Courtship , the male emits pheromones and vibration
Infraorder:Pentatomomorpha
[immature] stage; (B) mated, oviposited and black spotted signals to communicate with a female, who responds with
Superfamily:Pentatomoidea
female at the [immature] stage; and (C) mated female at the her own vibration signals, as in all bugs stinky insectd Adult actual size
Family:Pentatomidae
[eggs matured, and some of them were found in the use signals to recognize and locate each other 17mm-25mm The stinkbugs commonly found in our backyard also exhibit
oviduct] stage. Bs, black spots; Od, oviduct; and Sp, and exhibit an extraordinary symbiosis- Associated
spermatheca.
Modification of their alimentary tract, which highlights the
general relevance of animal-microbe symbiosis to

External organismal adaptation and diversification.

Survival of the Fittest

Eggs
1,6 x 1,3 mm

Nymph 5
Scientist now use a term "cryptic coloration" for adaptation
12 mm
that help creatures "diasppear" into their backgrounds. we
see that leaf-eating are green. and bark feedeers are spotted
gray each is colored to match the surface on which it
Nymph 1 spends its time we, must believe that the tint help the
2.4 mm insects preserving them from predators sometimes they are
solofrul for two reason, they are poisonous or to pretend to
be poisonos/dangerous.

nymph 4

Economic Importance
IAnatomy of the dorsal aspect of a shield bug. A: head; B: thorax; C: abdomen. 1: claws;
nymph 2
2: tarsus; 3: tibia; 4: femur; 8: compound eye; 9: antenna; 10: clypeus; 23: laterotergites
(connexivum); 25: pronotum; 26: scutellum; 27: clavus; 28: corium; 29: embolium; 30:
hemelytral membrane. Defense Mechanism 1. Except for a few keystone species they are of little
1.anterolateral margin - 2.Humerus If disturbed, they emit a foul-smelling liquid, the rancid aroma of which is due to compounds such as cyanide, importances as crop pests
3.pronotum - 4.scutellum nymph 3 his body is usually armored. shield bugs have phothoratic glands (On the thorax, between the first and the second 2. weed predators and pests
5.connexivum - 6.wing Membrane pair of legs) that produce a foul-smelling fluid used defensively to deter potential predators, and is sometimes
released when the bugs are handled these phothoracic glands are also present in nymphs, which are similar. 3. Vector of diseases to animals incluiding man (rarelly)
except smaller and wingless
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