Things

Stink bugs and humans

Have In Common

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You wouldn’t think that you have anything in common with an

insect, especially one like the stink bug.

However, you might be surprised

at how many similarities there actually are, and in ways you

might not even consider.

Here’s how we are similar to stink bugs. That’s harsh but it’s true.

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If you work out, or are under stress, your body sweats, and

sweat stinks. Just going for a walk on a hot day can produce the

human body odour that only a shower, and a healthy dose of

soap, can remove.

The stink beetle also can be odorous, but like you, only some

of the time.

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We All Stink Sometimes 1

You’ve probably been to a restaurant, where you order an abundance of food, eat what you want, and then pay your bill on your way out. You leave the remains of your meal, and the mess it created, for someone else to deal with. The stink bug mimics this attitude towards food as well. When feeding on a piece of fruit, the stink bug pierces the skin with its proboscis, sucks out what it wants, and then moves on.

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We Get What We Want and Then Leave 2

Maybe not literally, but human beings in general all have an irrational belief that they are

invincible. This is not exclusive to those daredevils out there who skydive, bungee jump, and climb

mountains, either.

The stink bug has that same non-protective shield, though instead of an assumed one, it is actually its

body shape. Their bodies are oval-shaped, and look like the shields our ancestors carried into

battle, but the insects shield is similar in shape alone.

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We All Wear an S on Our Chest 3

Human beings can be jerks. You have probably been in contact with at least one person in your life who was rude to you, offensive in their speech, or even just annoying. These are the people you avoid whenever possible. Like those unfavourable people, you will want to keep your distance from the stink bug as well. They are large, sometimes as big as 2 cm in size, and not particularly attractive. Also, not only do they smell when they are threatened, but also stink when they die.

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Our Attitude Repels Others 4

From the day you are born, you need to eat. From breast milk to baby food to cheeseburgers, every person on the planet needs food. It is a matter of

survival.

The stink bug must survive, too. Despite the possibility that they will destroy crops, and

possibly even spread plant-based diseases, you cannot fault these insects for doing what comes

naturally. Without food, they die, just like you.

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