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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug molting

Halyomorpha halys

Description:

Possibly a kind of stink bug approximately 1/3 inch long (8.46 mm) White and pink, newly emerged from old exoskeleton of black/gray of 1/4 inch or less (6.35 mm)

Habitat:

Edge of woodlands and lawn (bushes), most likely grape leaves.

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11 Comments

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 10 years ago

Perfect timing!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 10 years ago

Spectacular Carol!

ToshimiDowaki
ToshimiDowaki 10 years ago

Great series!

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 10 years ago

Thanks so much for the ID Surekha.

surekha
surekha 10 years ago

Excellent captures, Carol!
Looks like The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) molting. http://potokito-myshot.blogspot.in/2012/...

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 10 years ago

I like finding molting creatures. I hope I can get a more specific ID. Thanks so much for liking. It is one of my favorites also.

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 10 years ago

Fabulous spotting Carol :) Tough one to get :)

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Brilliant timing Carol. Excellent shots too.

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Wow! Excellent moment!

Kyle A
Kyle A 10 years ago

Spectacular series! Thanks for sharing.

MartinL
MartinL 10 years ago

Perfect timing Carol. That is a great photo.

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Aug 23, 2013
Submitted on Aug 26, 2013

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