These little "stink bugs" appear in the gardens every fall, and they especially like resting on my back porch.
The adult brown marmorated stink bug is shield-shaped with brown mottling. It is between 14 and 17 mm long, roughly the size of a U.S. dime. Its abdominal edges and last two antennal segments have alternating broad light and dark bands.
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Apparently, they are attracted to warm places to hide and overwinter. Sometimes I find them inside the house, but I just put them back outside.
They can be a nuisance for gardeners if there is an infestation. They feed mainly on fruiting crops. I found them on my pepper and squash plants throughout this past summer.
As you can see, this stink bug is sitting upon a pepper leaf. I just happened to have my phone with me and took these snapshots of him. He looks rather cool in black and white for today's challenge.
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