The Painted Bug (Bagrada hilaris), also known as Bagrada Bug, belong to family Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs). They are black with orange and white spots and markings. They are potential pest of the plants in the family Brassicaceae. The life cycle of Painted bug consists of three stages i.e. eggs, nymphs and adult painted bugs.
Painted Bug-Bagrada Hilaris
![Painted Bug-Bagrada Hilaris](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lDfVXMCBuu0/S6CPWAyhwhI/AAAAAAAAEN4/TD37ja3-PjE/s400/painted-bug-1.jpg)
Painted Bug Mating
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Painted Bug-Bagrada Hilaris Eggs
Painted Bug-Bagrada Hilaris Nymphs (First Instar)
Painted Bug-Bagrada Hilaris Nymphs ( First and Last instar)