Anchor Stink Bug Stiretrus anchorago

Not all stink bugs are agricultural villains — this predatory species is an insect hunter and a gardener's best friend. Named for the distinctive anchor-shaped pattern adorning its back, this colorful little assassin patrols fields and gardens across Central and North America. It actively hunts crop-damaging beetles and weevils, providing free pest control services. Here's a stink bug that actually deserves our respect.