stinkbug

Definitions

• Any of several insects, usually shield-shaped, possessing a gland that produces a foul-smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.
• (entomology) A common name applied to various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies and .
• (US Southwest) A pinacate beetle or (genus ) that releases a pungent odor when threatened.