What is this bug??????

[Junkman]

We have been plagued with these bugs hatching out every winter for 20+ years now. I don't know where they come from and once it gets warm, they are no longer found in the house. If you squash it, it stinks as bad as a skunk. I usually just pick them up and throw them into the toilet and flush. Have never seen one that could swim... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Junkman]

another view from the side....

 

[Junkman]

One more close up.....

 

[Wil]

I think it is a brown stink bug, Euschistus servus

http://www.ento.vt.edu/Fruitfiles/StinkBugs.html

I hate those things.

 

[themichelob]

Junkman-
We have those here in Eastern Washington, also. IMHO they are not the above referenced "stink bugs" but are called a "pine beetle" because that pungent aroma smells like pine from a distance, and that's where they live the rest of the year when not invading our homes and garages in the fall and spring. My two Weimaraners enjoy eating them--kind of like doggie breath mints...Regards, Mike

 

[beenthere]

Looks similar to the box elder bug, but the colors are not as brilliant as the one shown at this site
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/1insects/boxelder.html

It is closer than the 'stink' bug shown, IMO /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[themichelob]

I don't think it's that one, either. To be more technical, I believe it's the Western Conifer Seed Bug or Leptoglossus Occidentalis. Regards, Mike

 

[beenthere]

I think you are right. Found it here, and the markings are pretty darn close. Good job!

http://www.longwoodgardens.org/IPM/seedbug.htm

 

[slydog]

LIB...ive been edumacated. I've always called them stink bugs also, but it's good to finally find out what they really are.

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

You guys are all wrong they are Kubota attachment bugs. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Junkman must have gotten them from one of those many slightly used but in perfect condition Kubota attachments he has picked up in the Northeast at next to nothing$. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You know snowblower, sweeper, grass catcher, etc.etc. etc. And you thought you were getting a great deal. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif, they did not tell you about those smelly bugs. :grin A warning to all, avoid those used bug attachments. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif