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Red Backed Stink Bug

Banasa dimidiata

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Small colorful stink bugs. 7-10 mm. Aka Banasa Stink Bug.

Habitat:

Spotted on raspberry plant in my backyard.

Reference Links:

Banasa dimiata (Say 1832)-Encyclopedia of Life

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Brian38
I agree. Thank you so much Lauren!
LaurenZarate
Brian, I think so too, look at this reference which compares B. dimidiata and B. calva: http://www.toronto-wildlife.com/Insects/True_Bugs/Plant_bugs/true_bugs_stink.html B. calva seems to be really variable, but B. dimidiata is a dead ringer for yours.
Brian38
Lauren I believe I need to change my ID to Banasa dimidiata. If you have a chance could you let me know what you think?

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