This document provides information on the painted bug (Bagrada hilaris). It belongs to the family Pentatomidae and order Hemiptera. Both the adult and nymphs feed on mustard plants by sucking plant juices. This causes seedlings to wilt and can ultimately kill the plant. The adult is 5-7mm long with a black shield shaped body and white/orange markings. Females lay eggs underneath host plants. There are five nymphal stages. Multiple generations occur depending on climate, with eggs hatching in 4 days. All life stages can be found on plant parts, with the nymphal stage lasting 2-3 weeks. Control involves monitoring plant damage and removing weeds near crops.