Sonoma Mountain Ecology Notes

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A Stink Bug

There are over 70 species of Stink Bug in California, 200 in the U.S. and 5,000 worldwide. This one sports that black and red aposematic coloration as a warning of their ability to release pungent alarm signal to would be predators, some have likened the smell to cilantro, ammonia, skunk and burnt tires.

For more info on Stink Bugs : https://outforia.com/types-of-stink-bugs/

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