Rough Stink Bug (nymph)

Brochymena affinis

Description:

Black with red markings

Habitat:

Spotted on a garage door

1 Species ID Suggestions

Paul Davis 10 years ago

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug -- nymph

Halyomorpha halys

4 Comments

Noel Buensuceso 10 years ago

Thanks for the lead and your comments, ForestDragon.

ForestDragon 10 years ago

Lovely photo, by the way!

ForestDragon 10 years ago

Hi Noel (and Paul), I think this looks a bit different than a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug.

To me, this looks more like a Rough Stink Bug nymph, Genus Brochymena. Brochymena affinis is very likely but I think there is at least one other species from this genus in your area (not sure which one at this time,sorry!). Take a look here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/234688

Here are a few images of Halymorpha halys nymphs, note the light banding on the antennae and the shape of the protonum (area behind the head). It is quite different in shape:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/706175
http://bugguide.net/node/view/453961

General info on Halymorpha halys: http://bugguide.net/node/view/9806