White-spotted Arvelius Arvelius albopunctatus
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OrderTrue Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and allies (Hemiptera)
FamilyStink Bugs (Pentatomidae)
GenusArvelius (Arvelius)
Part of a genus of stink bugs named for their characteristic white spots, these members of the Pentatomidae family bring their own unique style to the shield bug world. While the genus includes about 13 species, each with its own regional adaptations, they all share that telltale defensive odor that gives stink bugs their unforgettable reputation.
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