Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: Immatures: Size: 6 to 20 mm Flight : strong flier North American Species: over 200	Hemiptera Pentatomidae Stink bugs Front Wings: leathery Hind Wings: membranous Mouthparts: sucking Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Stink bugs have a shield-shaped body. Many are brightly coloured or conspicuously marked. They have a large scutellum that partially covers the front wings. Many species have large scent glands on the side of the thorax.
	Comments: Most stink bugs are phytophagous, although some species are predaceous. The predaceous species are useful in controlling pest insects. These are the most common and abundant of the bugs that produce a disagreeable odour.

	Species: Perillus bioculatus Fabricius Common Name: Two-spotted stinkbug Feeding Habits: This species feeds on larvae of the Colorado potato beetle, as well as many other insects. Distribution: Widespread in southern Canada Comments: Adults of this species show colour dimorphism, one form is red and black and the other is white or yellow and black.