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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug molting

Halyomorpha halys

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Field Notes

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.

Reference Links:

The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys)

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Comments (11)
surekha
Excellent captures, Carol! Looks like The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) molting. http://potokito-myshot.blogspot.in/2012/03/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-halyomorpha.html
Carol Snow Milne
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
Fabulous spotting Carol :) Tough one to get :)
Kyle A
Spectacular series! Thanks for sharing.
MartinL
Perfect timing Carol. That is a great photo.

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PublishedAugust 26, 2013

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