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Black stink bug? - Proxys punctulatus
Copyright © 2009 Mean and Pinchy

Black stink bug? - Proxys punctulatus
Clinton County, Illinois, USA
June 10, 2009
Elegant black suit and shoulder pads that would have made a Dynasty-era Joan Collins proud. I can't find anything in the guide that looks more like it than Proxys punctulatus.
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Contributed by Mean and Pinchy on 21 June, 2009 - 8:43am
Last updated 21 June, 2009 - 5:38pm

I think you're right
The only other species that looks close is apparently P. albopunctulatus, but that's more common in South America and although I couldn't find an image of it online, the key listed here says yours is P. punctulatus not P. albopunctulatus. One of the bug experts should be along to confirm or deny. :)
… Kevin Hall, 21 June, 2009 - 10:18am login or register to post comments

 
correct
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