eggs are laid individually on thin hair-like stalks, so they look nothing like stink bug eggs. Squash bug eggs are often bronze or coppery and tucked along leaf veins. If your mystery objects are pale, barrel-shaped, and tightly grouped, stink bug is a strong possibility.
- What happens when they hatch
Stink bug eggs typically hatch in about 4 to 7 days in warm summer conditions, though cooler weather can stretch that timeline longer. Just before hatching, the eggs often darken or develop visible markings. After the nymphs emerge, the tops