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Focus Stacked Image of a Green Shield Bug
Aug 20, 2021 19:40:44 #
This is a Green Shield Bug (also known as a Green Stink Bug) that I found on the door that was attracted to the porch light last night. The Green Stink Bug is extremely dangerous to the commercial agriculture like fruit trees, grapes and other succulent fruits. They have a severe impact on the fruit causing the development to stop at various stages resulting in a failed yield.
In addition to damaging the fruits that they feed on there are pathogens that they inject that can make its way into the affected fruit (that's quite nasty). As the bug damages the tissues of the fruit, the fruit suffers from a certain deformation that is known as "cat facing" (yep, that's a real thing). The surface becomes rough as the essential juices are drained out. Dimpling and scarring are another common forms of distortion caused due to the Green Stink Bug.
Although they make an interesting specimen for our photography sessions, they are actually agricultural terrorists.
In addition to damaging the fruits that they feed on there are pathogens that they inject that can make its way into the affected fruit (that's quite nasty). As the bug damages the tissues of the fruit, the fruit suffers from a certain deformation that is known as "cat facing" (yep, that's a real thing). The surface becomes rough as the essential juices are drained out. Dimpling and scarring are another common forms of distortion caused due to the Green Stink Bug.
Although they make an interesting specimen for our photography sessions, they are actually agricultural terrorists.
Aug 20, 2021 20:10:32 #
Aug 20, 2021 20:12:33 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
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Fantastic image!! Gray
I'M betting this critter won't be terrorizing any more fruit.
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Aug 20, 2021 20:16:48 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Thanks for the info and the image.
Thanks for stopping by and for the reply.
Aug 20, 2021 20:19:03 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic image!! Gray
I'M betting this critter won't be terrorizing any more fruit.
I'M betting this critter won't be terrorizing any more fruit.
Thanks, Manglesphoto. This one is taking a long alcohol nap. I have no reservations collecting insects that are identified as pests and those in particular that can also be harmful to humans by passing on pathogens.
Aug 20, 2021 20:58:09 #
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Aug 21, 2021 09:36:17 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
sippyjug104 wrote:
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Exceptional image, as always, Sippy.
After reading your description of the damage they do to plants or fruits, one has to wonder what evolutionary purpose do these critters serve?
Stan
Aug 21, 2021 11:48:58 #
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Aug 21, 2021 12:21:11 #
Ballard
Loc: Grass Valley, California
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a Green Shield Bug (also known as a i Gre... (show quote)
An outstanding image. Nice work.
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Aug 21, 2021 16:05:30 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Now that I know this, KILL, KILL, KILL !!! Excellent work. To bad they are so nasty, they look good under the magnifying glass.
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