Why Do Stink Bugs Stink?
Turns out stink bugs and cilantro have some things in common. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ----------...
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[♪♩INTRO] If you’ve ever made the mistake of squishing a stink bug, you know exactly how they earned that name. If you haven’t, might I suggest keeping it that way? Stink bugs give off an awful smell when they’re attacked or squashed. It’s a defense mechanism… and a pretty powerful one. There are several species of stink bugs, which together make up the family Pentatomidae. But the most common type is the brown marmorated stink bug, an otherwise banal, penny-sized insect that’s native to Asia, but has invaded all over the world. Some call them “shield bugs” because of their distinct trapezoidal shape. The hardened shell of their broad bodies acts as a defensive armor, protecting them from predators and the elements. But their most rec...
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[♪♩INTRO] If you’ve ever made the mistake of squishing a stink bug, you know exactly how they earned that name. If you haven’t, might I suggest keeping it that way? Stink bugs give off an awful smell when they’re attacked or squashed. It’s a defense mechanism… and a pretty powerful one. There are several species of stink bugs, which together make up the family Pentatomidae. But the most common type is the brown marmorated stink bug, an otherwise banal, penny-sized insect that’s native to Asia, but has invaded all over the world. Some call them “shield bugs” because of their distinct trapezoidal shape. The hardened shell of their broad bodies acts as a defensive armor, protecting them from predators and the elements. But their most rec...
