northeast-flora-and-fauna

Here's a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug . It's in the family of true bugs called shield bugs or stink bugs . And it was yet another arthropod hanging out outside my door this summer. There's not a lot to like about these guys. They're invasive, can damage crops and native plants, and stink if you kill/move them. They prefer the fruits of plants to eat, though it sounds like almost any part of a plant will do in a pinch for these guys. They're native to places like Japan and Korea, though they've established a fairly thriving population in my area (New Jersey and Pennsylvania). August 5, 2020 at Sunny Slope Road