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Shield Bug
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SHIELD BUG

Shield bugs, also called stink bugs, lay up to 400 eggs at a time on plants. Once they hatch, baby shield bugs go through a series of larval stages that feed on plants. The name shield bug comes from their shield-like shape and the name stink bug comes from their ability to give off a strong scent.

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