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asters Foxboro, MA(Zone 6a) Oct 14, 2003

Newbie, 1st time post.
I started seeing this bug in small numbers a few years ago. I never wanted to harm it not knowing if it was friend or foe.
This year they have invaded with a vengence.
I would appreciate it if someone could identify it and tell me if I should be worried or not.
I have more pictures if necessary.
Thanks in advance.

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Giorio Nashua, NH(Zone 5b) Oct 14, 2003

Looks like some sort of Stink Bug

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asters Foxboro, MA(Zone 6a) Oct 14, 2003

Thank you Giorio for your reply.

I looked at stink bugs but they all seemed shorter and more squat. These bugs don't seems to put out any defense when handled.
They are very aware of anyone approaching and react cautiously usually backing up, flinching, but never move quickly to escape.

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asters Foxboro, MA(Zone 6a) Oct 15, 2003

Giorio,

You were right:

http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/stinkbugs.asp

Thank You

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Paulwhwest Irving (Dallas area), TX(Zone 8a) Nov 20, 2003

Here's another link incase you don't know all you need to by now

http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/aimg65.html

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