stink bug: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Pentatomidae

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Heteroptera; Hemiptera; Graphosoma lineatum

Illustration showing twelve types of heteropteran insects, each labeled: coreid bug, plant bug, bedbug, stinkbug, lace bug, backswimmer, termite bug, water scorpion, water strider, toad bug, and bat bug, highlighting their diverse shapes and colors.

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