Toxin-filled liquid released by the lychee stink bug | Born to be Wild

GMA Public Affairs 2023-08-15

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It’s rambutan season in Dolores, Quezon and farmers are having a hard time harvesting these fruits because of the “atangya” or lychee stink bugs. These bugs frequently land on farmers' arms and emit a toxin-filled liquid in self-defense, causing skin burns. Doc Ferds Recio visited the area and examined the behaviour of these bugs.

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