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Brown Stink Bug

Description:

Euschistus servus euschistoides subspecies of Brown Stink Bug. is an insect in the family Pentatomidae, and it is native to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. It was accidentally introduced into the United States, with the first specimen being collected in September 1998.

Notes:

Found on Rhubarb. Yum.

2 Species ID Suggestions

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago
Stink or Shield bug
Pentatomoidea Pentatomoidea


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4 Comments

You're welcome.

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Thanks so much CindyBinghamKeiser.

I believe this is Euschistus servus euschistoides which is a subspecies of the Brown Stink Bug. It doesn't have the striped border. Reference http://bugguide.net/node/view/237806 before making up your mind.

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Is this a stink bug?

CourtneyVerk
Spotted by
CourtneyVerk

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on May 13, 2012
Submitted on May 18, 2012

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