Reports from various media outlets on April 16th indicate that some residents in southern regions discovered strange green particles adhering to their clothes when collecting them. Most of these particles appear in clusters of 14.
Experts point out that these green particles are eggs of a bug called the Litchi Stink Bug. The adult bugs lay eggs from mid-March to early October, with April and May being peak egg-laying periods. If bug eggs are found, remember to clean them up promptly and avoid direct contact with them.
Data shows that the Litchi Stink Bug belongs to the Pentatomidae family of insects, also known as the Litchi Chinch Bug, Stink Bug, or Litchi Fin, with adult bugs being uniformly yellow-brown in color, shield-shaped, with a white powdery substance on the ventral side, and antennae that are short, stout, and dark brown with four segmented filaments. The bug's body measures 24-27 millimeters in length, with males slightly smaller at 22.5-24.5 millimeters.
Each female bug generally lays eggs 5-10 times in her lifetime, with 14 eggs per batch arranged in clusters. Litchi Stink Bugs exhibit strong resistance to hunger, surviving for up to 12 days without food, and possess considerable vitality. When alarmed or attacked, they secrete a foul-smelling liquid that can harm the eyes and skin of humans. If sprayed, it's important to promptly rinse with clean water.
