Subject: Hi I really want to know what this bug is thank you so much
Geographic location of the bug: North georgia, usa
Date: 03/29/2019
Time: 03:29 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: I found a bug and I read that deathwatch beetles are a sign of bad omens. I’m hoping its can you tell me what bug this is? Thank you so much.
How you want your letter signed: Kevin Kang (superstitious guy)
Dear Kevin,
According to BugGuide, the larvae of Deathwatch Beetles are wood borers, but there is no mention about “bad omens.” This is a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, an invasive exotic species, that bad omen or not, poses a significant threat to North American agriculture. Since its introduction in 1998, it has spread across the entire North American continent.