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Brown Marmorated Stink bug

Halyomorpha halys

Description:

The adults are approximately 1.7 centimetres (0.67 in) long and about as wide, forming the "shield" shape characteristic of other stink bugs. They are various shades of brown on both the top and undersides, with gray, off-white, black, copper, and bluish markings. Markings unique to this species include alternating light bands on the antennae and alternating dark bands on the thin outer edge of the abdomen. The legs are brown with faint white mottling or banding. The stink glands are located on the underside of the thorax, between the first and second pair of legs, and on the dorsal surface of the abdomen.[6]

Habitat:

Most stink bugs are plant eaters, which is why most live in or near fields filled with vegetation. They are quite fond of several different types of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, melons, beans, apples and even nuts and cotton plants. Although considered to be a major pest for commercial farmers as well as home fruit and vegetable gardeners, there is an upside to the stink bug. Some species are known to eat other crop-destroying insects, which helps to save some crops from insect damage.

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15tmartin
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15tmartin

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Mar 17, 2014
Submitted on Mar 17, 2014

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