stinkbug
Malodorous shield beetle
A stinkbug is a broad, shield-shaped insect that releases a foul odor when disturbed or crushed—a defense mechanism against predators.
The smell resembles cilantro or rotten vegetables.
Brown marmorated stinkbugs are agricultural pests that invade homes in autumn seeking warmth: The stinkbugs are back—I found six on the window screen.
Jumping sap-feeding insect
- cicadaLoud singing insect
- aphidSap-sucking garden pest
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
- spittlebugFoam-producing plant insect
Pest takeover situation
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
- agriculturalOf farming practices
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- soybeansProtein-rich Asian legume
orchard · fruit · vegetables · pierce · feeding · quarantine · spreading · management
Powerfully offensive odor
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- foulOffensive or illegal
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
- reekEmit strong odor
secretion · glands · acrid · offensive · rank · nauseating · sulfurous · aldehydes
Protective dorsal exoskeleton
- armorProtective combat covering
- pentagonalHaving five angles
- broadWide in span
- flatLacking vertical variation
angular · distinctive · brown · green · marbled · dorsal · plate
Sensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
- nymphNature spirit or larva
arthropod · entomology · invertebrate · chitin · proboscis · metamorphosis · larva · molting
Red fleshy fruits
- peppersSeasons or bombards repeatedly
- beansEdible pod seeds
- squashFlatten by pressure
- fruit-treesPlants bearing edible produce
damage · blemish · stippling · harvest · organic · handpicking · neem
Organism that consumes others
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- glandsSecreting organs
exudation · startle · reflex · mechanism · evasion · protection · adaptation
leafhopper
Jumping sap-feeding insect
- cicadaLoud singing insect
- aphidSap-sucking garden pest
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
- agriculturalOf farming practices
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
soybeans · orchard · fruit · vegetables · pierce · feeding · quarantine · spreading · management · traps
stench
Powerfully offensive odor
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- foulOffensive or illegal
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
reek · secretion · glands · acrid · offensive · rank · nauseating · sulfurous · aldehydes · spray
carapace
Protective dorsal exoskeleton
- armorProtective combat covering
- pentagonalHaving five angles
- broadWide in span
flat · angular · distinctive · brown · green · marbled · dorsal · plate
antennae
Sensory appendages on insects
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
nymph · arthropod · entomology · invertebrate · chitin · proboscis · metamorphosis · larva · molting · segmented
tomatoes
Red fleshy fruits
fruit-trees · damage · blemish · stippling · harvest · organic · handpicking · neem
predator
Organism that consumes others
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
glands · exudation · startle · reflex · mechanism · evasion · protection · adaptation