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Stink bug

Halyomorpha halys

Photo by Ryan Regner
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Field Notes

Description:

Stinkbugs are effective camouflaged insects, both the nymphs and adults feed off of leaves on fruit orchard trees. Red and black with distinctive black bands running down the back of the insect. They are capable of emitting a foul smelling chemical when felt threatened, disturbed, or touched.

Habitat:

Finds its way into homes to get out of freezing cold temperatures, they seek warmer temperatures

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PublishedOctober 21, 2015

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