stink bug

noun

1. any of numerous broad, flat bugs of the family Pentatomidae, that emit a disagreeable odor.
2. any of various other malodorous bugs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stink bug¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

The growing wasps use the stink bug eggs for food.

From NewsForKids.net

Invasive species in the U.S. like hammerhead worms, spotted lanternflies, murder hornets, and the brown marmorated stink bug, are all from Asia.

From National Geographic

The parasitic wasp hunts for the egg masses of the stink bug and lays an egg inside each egg in the mass.

From Seattle Times

The wasp develops inside the egg, effectively killing the stink bug, and then chews its way out.

From Seattle Times

Native to Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug was introduced on the U.S.

From Seattle Times