Thyanta custator, commonly known as the red-shouldered stink bug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-shouldered Stink Bug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Thyanta pallidovirens
- Chlorochroa uhleri
- Piezodorus hybneri
- Thyanta maculata
- Chlorochroa persimilis
- Acrosternum heegeri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Pentatomidae
- Genus
- Thyanta
- Species
- Thyanta custator
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