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Order: Heteroptera (bugs)

Adult

First pair of wings are leathery at base and membraneous at tip, sucking mouthparts

Immature

True bugs undergo simple metamorphosis developing through only three life stages: egg, nymph, and adult. A triangular area, known as the scutellum, is evident on the middle area of the thorax. Nymphs look similar to adults. If wings are present, the front pair is partially thickened or leathery, the second pair membranous

Picture	Scientific name	Common name	Description
	Anasa tristis	Squash bug	Young nymphs are gregarious, green in color with dark legs and head. Adults are dark brown with gray in color and have a yellow underside. Often is the edge of the abdomen marked with gold and brown spots.
	Nezara viridula	Green stink bug	Species vary in color, but green is predominat. The first 3 instars form clusters. Adults are 8 x 15 mm in size. Feeding punctures provide access for infection by bacteria and fungus.
Picture	Scientific name	Common name	Description