Stinkbugs are color conscious when it comes to their eggs

stink bug eggs

BLACK AND WHITE  Stink bug moms lay darker eggs on the top surfaces of leaves (right) than on the undersides of leaves (left). The darker eggs receive more protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. 

Abram et al / Current Biology 2015

Stinkbug moms appear to carefully choose the color of their eggs.