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Florida Predatory Stinkbug

Posted by November 5th, 2005 at 1:00 am

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(Found in eastern, TN.)

Despite its common name, the Florida Predatory Stinkbug, Euthyrhynchus floridanus, also known as the Halloween Bug, ranges further north than the Sunshine State. According to BugGuide: “Predatory on other insects, including caterpillars, beetle. Nymphs, and to some extent, adults, are gregarious, and may attack large prey in groups.”

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