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Stink Bug - Acrosternum hilare
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Stink Bug - Acrosternum hilare
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
May 5, 2008
Size: 15mm (5/8")
Pretty sure this is Acrosternum hilare but it seemed really big.
Please verify.

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Contributed by Sam Houston on 6 May, 2008 - 7:38pm
Last updated 11 May, 2008 - 7:44pm

I would agree...
According to Insects:Their Natural History and Diversity, the Green Stink Bug..aka Acrosternum hilare can be over 15mm, so he would be in the right size range :) Hope this helps.
… Chuck, 8 May, 2008 - 5:49am login or register to post comments

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