Stink Bug-which one? - Halyomorpha halys

Sheild Bug?

Comment from David Rider..."This is actually not a true stink bug, but is a member of the closely related family Acanthosomatidae. It is Elasmucha lateralis. True stink bugs (Pentatomidae) have feet (tarsi) that are comprised of three segments; acanthosomatid's feet only have two segments." See guide pages here.

… Lynette Schimming, 13 May, 2006 - 4:13pm

Thanks- ^_^ that's intere

Thanks- ^_^

that's interesting- I never thought to look at their feet and count parts-cool. Now I have to go count feet parts on some of my other "stink bug" photos. ^_^

… Jo Ann Poe-McGavin, 13 May, 2006 - 4:29pm

yep

and I should mention, I'm not sure it's Elasmucha lateralis. That was just something I copied for the rest of the comment.

… Lynette Schimming, 13 May, 2006 - 5:56pm

It isn't.

I'm betting this turns out to be the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys. As usual, introduced species tend to quickly become dominant in their adopted homeland (sigh).

… Eric R. Eaton, 15 May, 2006 - 5:29pm

It doesn't seem to match thos

It doesn't seem to match those photos-but there are some many variations....I'll take your word for it.. ^_^

… Jo Ann Poe-McGavin, 13 May, 2006 - 6:10pm

Yes

It's best to agree with Eric, he has much more experience than most.

… Lynette Schimming, 16 May, 2006 - 6:07am

Thanks again for checking som

Thanks again for checking some more on this guy (girl-whatever)

Jo ^_^

… Jo Ann Poe-McGavin, 16 May, 2006 - 11:33am