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Flat bug - Halyomorpha halys

winston salem, forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
November 14, 2008
Size: 3/4 inch

This bug has a raised like shield with stripes along the outer edge. We are finding about 1-2 a day in our house. It has a rather unique shape. Please identify it and how to get rid of them. 3 of 3 images

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Flat bug - Halyomorpha halys

Flat bug - Halyomorpha halys

Flat bug - Halyomorpha halys

Contributed by auntpammy on 15 November, 2008 - 8:02pm
Last updated 16 November, 2008 - 12:48am

Isn't that a Stink Bug?

Isn't that a Stink Bug?

… Melissa, 15 November, 2008 - 10:48pm

Halyomorpha halys

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… v belov, 15 November, 2008 - 9:14pm

and ....

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Info is here. I don't believe these do damage to homes...no need to worry. Just pick them up and throw them outside.

… Lynette Schimming, 15 November, 2008 - 9:27pm

That's pretty much what we ha

That's pretty much what we have been doing. I'm just concerned for us and our pets.

… auntpammy, 16 November, 2008 - 4:33pm

I agree, but....

You should report this to your state department of agriculture. This is an introduced species (from overseas) that may not have been previously recorded from your area. Last I heard they were found only as far south as Virginia....

… Eric R. Eaton, 16 November, 2008 - 12:46am

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