Latin Name:
Halyomorpha halys
(R.
Bercha, det.)
Length: 17 mm
Range: Expanding
Habitat: Various
Time of year seen: April to October
Diet: Plant juice from fruit trees, beans, ornamental trees and shrubs.
Other: The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is an exotic species that was introduced to North America in 2001 from S.E. Asia, where it is considered to be a significant agricultural pest. Its presence was first confirmed near Allentown, Pennsylvania. Since that time its range has expanded with specimens being collected as far west as Oregon. Identifying characteristics include: overall brown body color, white banding on the antenna, alternating cream and dark brown stripes on the edges of the abdomen and a strong odor when crushed or disturbed. As fall approaches the bug will crawl into protected areas such as buildings to overwinter. (Hamilton et al, 2003)
Location: Balzac, AB
Date: Apr. 26, 2008
