Summary
On a bitter cold day in February, I was working at my computer. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of something small, clumsily flying across the room. I was absorbed in my work and didn't take the time to investigate, but made a mental note.
The next day, my wife called me to the kitchen. She had an insect trapped under an overturned water glass on the counter. In the circular prison was a 3/4-inch-long, shield-shaped bug. Its back and legs were shades of marbled brown over a lighter background. The edges of the rear sides of the insect were alternating trapezoids of brown and white. It was an oddly attractive little beast. Most likely, that was what flew by me while I was working the day before.See the full content of this document
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Stink Bug Called That for Good Reason
I knew instantly it was a species of stink bug. The shield shape of the body, along with the large triangular plate on the back, are characteristic of this group of insects. However, all the stink bugs I'd seen before didn't match the pattern or color of this one.
After a close inspect...See the full content of this document
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