Stink Bugs (unknown species) (family Pentatomidae) on Nov 15, 2008
Submitter has sample
Description of specimen
flat, shield shaped insect, six legs, long antenae. about 10mm long exluding antenae.
black/brown body, stripped legs (black/white).
white spotted underside,
We have lived in the area for 20 years or so, but have only seen
these in the past two or three years.
Our arborist was not familiar with it.
Some very similiar individuals we've seen, are larger with chevrons on the back.
in the photo, the inset image is the top. The larger clearer image is the underside.
Reporter
Nov. 15, 2008, 9:11 a.m.
The predatory pentatomid, shield or stink bugs, have well-developed 5-segmented antennae and characteristically shield-like shape.
Thanks for your report!
Lisa DeBruyckere
Nov. 24, 2008, 12:45 a.m.