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Brown marmorated stink bug nymph

Halyomorpha halys

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark brown/black immature hemipteran (true bug) with white markings on legs and antennae. Native to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. It was accidentally introduced into the United States in 1998. It is considered to be an agricultural pest in the U.S., especially in fruit orchards.

Habitat:

Found in our community garden.

Notes:

More info on this non-native species here: http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/brown-marmorated-stink-bug

Reference Links:

Brown marmorated stink bug

Species ID Suggestions

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug nymph

Halyomorpha halys

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (2)
AshleyBradford
... and in my house. ;-P It's definitely one of those. They're cute as nymphs, but annoying as adults!
KristalWatrous
Thanks Keith! I think we got the ID on this one at about the same time. Nice to have ID confirmation. :)

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2011

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