Painted Bug

The Painted Bug (Bagrada hilaris), also known as Bagrada Bug, belong to family Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs). They are black with orange and white spots and markings. They are potential pest of the plants in the family Brassicaceae. The life cycle of Painted bug consists of three stages i.e. eggs, nymphs and adult painted bugs.

Painted Bug
Painted Bug
Painted Bug
Painted Bug
Painted Bug Eggs
Painted Bug
Painted Bug Nymphs
Painted Bug
Painted Bug Nymphs

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi I just wanted to let you know that this website has the picture of a 1st instar Bagrada hilaris, they are bright red: http://www.infonet-biovision.org/default/images/103/crops

This website shows a parasitized aphid, or aphid mummy: http://visualsunlimited.photoshelter.com/image/I0000IEa77TgaoIY
unfortunately your information is off but your pictures are wonderful!
Crystal

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