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Spiky Nymph - Halyomorpha halys
Copyright © 2010 Ashley Bradford

Spiky Nymph - Halyomorpha halys
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
June 25, 2010
Size: btwn .25 - .5"
Found two of these on flax plants that sprouted under my birdfeeder. I haven't seen nymphs like this quite so spiky before. I've got them captive to see what they become - they've been through one molt since this - I need to take another shot.

Third instar, I believe. They did in fact become Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs.

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Contributed by Ashley Bradford on 28 June, 2010 - 10:15am
Last updated 20 March, 2017 - 10:38am

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… v belov, 28 June, 2010 - 11:03am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks guys!
Definitely more interesting as nymphs...
… Ashley Bradford, 28 June, 2010 - 11:05am login or register to post comments

It looks like we have some similar
filed under Brown Marmorated. If we decide these are Brochymena, we should check on these
… john and jane balaban, 28 June, 2010 - 10:50am login or register to post comments

 
yes, of course -- H.h.!
the Balabans are 100% right
… v belov, 28 June, 2010 - 11:02am login or register to post comments

 
Ah, so mundane!
I'll keep an eye on them and see if that's what they turn into. Those are DEFINITELY in my area though... On buildings, in my house, all winter... Just found another inside the other day!
… Ashley Bradford, 28 June, 2010 - 10:57am login or register to post comments

perfect photo! must be Brochymena, but we must be careful
i'll ask around
… v belov, 28 June, 2010 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
They have such great colors - I didn't notice the green till I looked at the photos.
… Ashley Bradford, 28 June, 2010 - 10:43am login or register to post comments

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