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Started By Martialis , Feb 8 2017 5:13 AM

Best Answer Loops117 , February 8 2017 - 5:46 AM

Halyomorpha halys aka Brown marmorated stink bug.

 

First thing you should notice about this bug is it's shape. It's commonly called a Shield Bug due it's shield-like shape, and that is your first indicator of what kind of bug it is. Then include it's main color in a search and there you go!

We have a LOT of these in our area. Another bug you'll prolly find around this time is the Boisea trivittata aka Boxelder bug

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#1 Offline Martialis - Posted February 8 2017 - 5:13 AM

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Hello. I found an insect today, it's almost like a beetle. It's about 4mm in length and brown.
 

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#2 Offline Loops117 - Posted February 8 2017 - 5:46 AM   Best Answer

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Halyomorpha halys aka Brown marmorated stink bug.

 

First thing you should notice about this bug is it's shape. It's commonly called a Shield Bug due it's shield-like shape, and that is your first indicator of what kind of bug it is. Then include it's main color in a search and there you go!

We have a LOT of these in our area. Another bug you'll prolly find around this time is the Boisea trivittata aka Boxelder bug


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#3 Offline Martialis - Posted February 8 2017 - 5:56 AM

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Thanks. I was looking at that species.


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#4 Offline CrazyLegs - Posted February 9 2017 - 11:54 AM

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If that bug truly is 4mm. You have the smallest hands in the cosmos. :D 


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#5 Offline Martialis - Posted February 9 2017 - 1:37 PM

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If that bug truly is 4mm. You have the smallest hands in the cosmos. :D

 

I tend to be bad at estimating metric measurements. It's actually 1.7 cm, in length and width,


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#6 Offline Loops117 - Posted February 10 2017 - 6:15 AM

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