Insects and Spiders - native

Stink Bugs (unknown species) (family Pentatomidae) on Jun 11, 2011

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

This was definitely a stink bug but it was a beautiful green color, not brown. After picking it up to examine it closely, my hands stunk! It had the right shape (according to on-line photos), size and color for some (not brown marmorated - unless it's a teenage one?)

Commentary

Is there any insecticide for these bugs if it's not going on edible plants?

Reporter
June 11, 2011, 4:53 a.m.

Hi Janie, there are several native stink bugs that match the general description you provided. Here's some information on stink bug control:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5126114_rid-stink-bugs-home-garden.html

http://www.ehelpfultips.com/how_to_control_stink_bugs_with_n.htm

http://www.homeandgardenideas.com/home-improvement/pest-control/extermination/how-kill-stink-bugs

Lisa DeBruyckere
June 11, 2011, 6:45 a.m.

Location

I was pruning a Japanese maple in my yard and it must have landed on me. I didn't see it until it flew off my shirt in the kitchen. So I wasn't sure which part of the outside it came from - most likely the maple.

Expert Reviewer

Mrs. Lindsey Wise
Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, inr.oregonstate.edu/orbic
Oregon iMapInvasives
Institute for Natural Resources
Portland State University

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