May 31, 2022

I am known as a Brown Stink Bug

I'm pretty, but an agricultural pest

I damage many seed, grain, nut and fruit crops

And during droughts, I think fruit is the best!

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/bean/brown_stink_bug.htm

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