Insects and Spiders - invasive

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys) on Mar 8, 2010

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

15 mm long, brown, 6 legs, 2 segmented antennae, no teeth along edges of thorax.

Commentary

Hi Nathan, thanks for your report. Unfortunately, brown marmorated stink bugs are established in the Portland metropolitan area now. Most people vacuum them or sweep them up to lessen the annoyance. Thanks again for your report!

Lisa DeBruyckere
March 16, 2010, 9:36 a.m.