July 23, 2022

I am an Oebalus ypsilongriseus

I am a type of Rice Stink Bug

I'm predated by other insects and birds,

But there's only so much of me that they can chug -

But the date on which rice is planted

Can prevent me from running amok.

Location: Goodwin Wildlife Management Area, Broadmoor Unit, Fellsmere

Sources: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1009

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson