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BarbInVirginia Charlottesville, VA Apr 27, 2009

I'm having a low-level infestation of this odd bug in my utility room. Any idea what they are?
Thanks,
Barbara in Virginia

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 28, 2009

Seems like nobody here has any ideas, you might try the Bug ID forum instead. I bet someone there will recognize it

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upforachallenge Livingston, MT(Zone 3b) Apr 28, 2009

If you find out, can you let me know. It looks identical to one I see in my greenhouse and my house. It doesn't seem to do any damage in the GH.

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Lily_love Central, AL(Zone 7b) Apr 28, 2009

http://www.ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/brownMarmoratedStinkBug.htm

Check this link out. I don't think they're our gardening pals.

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upforachallenge Livingston, MT(Zone 3b) Apr 28, 2009

Eeew, I mean phew. I don't think those are what I have. Mine are only about 1/8 - 1/4 inch long.

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jenbrink Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a) May 06, 2009

That looks like the stink bug. A way to find out is to smash it and if it smells like a garbage dump, it's a stink bug. Believe me, they REALLY stink!

They bite into the fruits of Tomatoes and other veggies leaving a small hole.

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