🌿Native Nature

Southern Green Stink Bug

Nezara viridula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Pentatomidae ›Genus: Nezara

About

Nezara viridula, commonly known as the southern green stink bug (USA), Southern green shield bug (UK) or green vegetable bug (Australia and New Zealand), is a plant-feeding stink bug. Although believed to have originated in Ethiopia, it can now be found around the world. Because of its preference for certain species of legumes, such as beans and soybeans, it is an economically important pest on such crops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Green Stink Bug?
The scientific name of Southern Green Stink Bug is Nezara viridula.
What kingdom does Southern Green Stink Bug belong to?
Southern Green Stink Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Green Stink Bug belong to?
Southern Green Stink Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Southern Green Stink Bug belong to?
Southern Green Stink Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Southern Green Stink Bug belong to?
Southern Green Stink Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Southern Green Stink Bug belong to?
Southern Green Stink Bug belongs to the family Pentatomidae.
What genus does Southern Green Stink Bug belong to?
Southern Green Stink Bug belongs to the genus Nezara.