Cosmopepla lintneriana, the twice-stabbed stink bug, locally called the wee harlequin bug (particularly in Alberta), is a species of insect in the family Pentatomidae. Cosmopepla lintneriana was first described in 1798 by Johan Christian Fabricius as Cimex carnifex, and then again in 1865 by Thomas Say as Cosmopepla bimaculata. Cosmopepla lintneriana is hosted by a variety of plants, including milk thistle, echinacea, asparagus, oats, mint and goldenrod, and is widespread throughout North America, from Canada to Mexico. Adult C. lintneriana are black with a red, orange, or yellow band across the pronotum and a short red stripe along the midline, and two red spots at the apex of the scutellum. Nymph coloration ranges from red to white with black markings that change as they grow.

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Cosmopepla lintneriana is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage and bark of various tree species, causing damage to the trees and potentially impacting their health and growth.

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Cosmopepla lintneriana can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of garden plants, potentially causing damage and impacting the overall health and appearance of the plants.

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Cosmopepla lintneriana can be considered crop pests because they have been known to feed on various crops, such as corn and soybeans, causing damage to the plants and potentially reducing crop yields.

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Cosmopepla lintneriana is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage, bark, and crops, causing damage to trees, garden plants, and crops, which can negatively impact their health, growth, and overall productivity.

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