Plinachtus bicoloripes
This leaf footed bug releases a defensive scent that smells like apple flavoured candy instead of the sharp, sour odour typical of most stink bugs.
| Where | Woodland and shrubland, East Asia |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 to 17 mm body length |
| When | May to November |
A medium sized bug with a black upper surface, yellow underside and reddish brown markings on the abdomen edge, giving it a strongly two toned appearance.
It feeds on the fruits and stems of Euonymus and related woody plants, and when disturbed releases a notably fruity, apple like scent rather than the usual harsh stink bug odour.
Traits
Habitat
Woodland
Colour
Black, Yellow
Active
Day
To people
Not known to bite people; its defensive spray is mild and notably fruity rather than irritating.
Activity through the year
Often confused with
A similarly built leaf footed bug that is more uniformly reddish brown all over, without the sharply contrasting black and yellow underside of this species.
Questions
Is Plinachtus bicoloripes dangerous to people?
Not known to bite people; its defensive spray is mild and notably fruity rather than irritating.
When can you see Plinachtus bicoloripes?
Plinachtus bicoloripes can be seen from May to November, by day.
Plate retouched from a photo by Timur Kalininsky, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist Licence
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Last updated 2026-09-27. Every entry is checked against published sources.