Dusky Stink Bug
Euschistus tristigmus
The species name 'tristigmus' refers to the three distinct dark spots often found on the underside of its abdomen.
- Scientific name
- Euschistus tristigmus
- Taxonomy
- Animalia › Arthropoda › Insecta › Hemiptera › Pentatomidae › Euschistus
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- forest
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests, forest edges, orchards, and suburban gardens.
- Diet
- Polyphagous herbivore; feeds on seeds, fruits, and foliage of various trees and shrubs, including cherries and berries.
- Range
- North America, United States, Southern Canada, Northern Mexico
- Size
- 10-15 mm in length
- Lifespan
- Approximately 1 year
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Widespread pesticide application in agricultural areas and habitat fragmentation.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless to humans. Avoid handling or crushing to prevent the release of a foul-smelling chemical secretion. If contact occurs, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water to remove the odor.
Euschistus tristigmus , the dusky stink bug , is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Photo: Dennis White, CC0, via iNaturalist
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