The bug, in South East Asia, is about the size of a ladybug its black with gold spots and legs? It also seem to have wings and seem to have a smell that's quite nauseating
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What part of the world? Europe? Africa? Antarctica?– Greg HewgillCommented Jul 6, 2022 at 3:47
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South east asia– GuestCommented Jul 6, 2022 at 4:10
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Hard to say - could be Nezara viridula instar?– bob1Commented Jul 6, 2022 at 6:17
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I don’t know if I can advertise another site but Reddit has an entire subreddit dedicated to bug identification.– Sebastiaan van den BroekCommented Jul 6, 2022 at 12:57
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This bug is in the Coptosoma genus belonging to the family Plataspidae. There are 6 species in this genus.
Knowing this, the bug can be easily identified as a Black Stink Bug or Coptosoma xanthogramma
It is endemic to Asia and has been found on Luzon in the Philippines, Oahu in Hawaii, Guam and Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands.2 It is an invasive pest, feeding on legumes and similar plants.
Source: Headrick, David (2011). Gordh, Gordon (ed.). A Dictionary of Entomology. CABI. p. 195. ISBN 9781845935429. on legumes and similar plants
