Wikijunior:Bugs/Shield Bug
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[edit] What does it look like?
Shield bugs also known as Stink Bugs have four wings when they are adults and have eight legs. Their colors can range from green to brown so that they can blend in with their surroundings. Most shield bugs can be seen with patterns on them.
[edit] Where does it live?
Shield bugs can be found in yards, gardens, meadows, and fields on low shrubs.
[edit] What does it eat?
Most Shield bugs eat the leaves of plants but there are some that are predatory and eat other small insects.
[edit] How does it defend itself?
[edit] What stages of metamorphosis does it go through?
[edit] What special behavior does it exhibit?
When being handled or when they are disturbed they give off a fairly sweet odor, which is why they are sometimes called the "Stink" Bug.
[edit] How does this bug affect people?
Shield bugs can be considered a pest when they eat growing crops.
