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southern green stinkbug

insect
Also known as: Nezara viridula, green vegetable bug
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  • Stink bug
    stink bug
    / Major species

    The southern green stink bug, or green vegetable bug (Nezara viridula), which occurs worldwide, damages beans, berries, tomatoes, and other garden crops. The rice stink bug (Oebalus pugneax) causes severe losses to the rice crop in North America. Control measures include the use of pesticides and…

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    The southern green stink bug, or green vegetable bug (Nezara viridula), which occurs worldwide, damages beans, berries, tomatoes, and other garden crops. The rice stink bug (Oebalus pugneax) causes severe losses to the rice crop in North America. Control measures include the use of pesticides and…

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