Murgantia histrionica
Striking black and orange stink bug that is a serious pest of cabbage family crops. Sucks plant sap causing wilting and death.
Shield-shaped bug, 3/8 inch, black with bright orange or red markings. Nymphs are round with similar coloring. Barrel-shaped eggs in double rows.
White or yellow blotches on leaves. Wilting plants. Stunted growth. Brown, dead patches. Plants may die in severe infestations.
2-3 generations per year. Adults overwinter in crop debris. Eggs hatch in 4-29 days depending on temperature. Nymphs mature in 4-9 weeks.
Remove crop debris promptly after harvest. Destroy wild mustard family weeds. Use trap crops planted early. Row covers on young plants.