Friday Fact - Stink Bug Mothers

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Females of some stink bug species care for their eggs.

The mother stink bug will stand guard over her eggs, protecting them from predators and parasites, until they hatch. Don't start thinking stink bug mom's deserve Mother of the Year awards, though. These caretakers have a tendency to stand guard facing in the same direction all the time, leaving the eggs near her rear vulnerable to attack.

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