Shield bugs feeding on a cabbage leaf. Different species of shield bugs (family Pentatomidae) are agricultural pests on cabbages,coffee,tomatoes,and cotton. The triangular shield on their back is formed from an enlarged scutellum (dorsal plate of cuticle). They are also called stink bugs because they emit a foul-smelling fluid when disturbed,as a defence against predators | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Reeve, Antonia |
Taille de l’image : | 4537 px × 3096 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |