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Stink Bugs and Shield Bugswhat bug is this?
I found these "hatching" as it appeared out of our rotting fence post. They appear to be baby beetles of some sort, but I’m not sure just what kind. Can you identify these? Thanks!
Caroline
Gastonia, NC
Hi Caroline
These are Florida Predatory Stink Bugs, Euthyrhynchus floridanus, newly hatched. According to BugGuide, they are “Predatory on other insects, including caterpillars, beetle. Nymphs, and to some extent, adults, are gregarious, and may attack large prey in groups.” This species is also known as the Halloween Bug.
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