Subject:  unknown bugs on grapevines
Geographic location of the bug:  Cheraw, South Carolina
Date: 09/02/2017
Time: 07:56 AM EDT
I found some of these bugs on my muscadine grapevines when I was picking grapes. The bugs are shy, as I was attempting to snap their picture, they kept quickly crawling on the underside of the leaves.
How you want your letter signed:  Kathy

Florida Predatory Stink Bug nymph

Dear Kathy,
This is a beneficial Florida Predatory Stink Bug nymph, and it should help keep your muscadine grapevines free of unwanted insects.

Thank you so much!  Great news!

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Subject:  What is this jewel looking bug!
Location:  South Korea
August 25, 2017 1:14 AM
Help with identityfing this bug
Signature:  Yerahmplee

Immature Jewel Bug

Dear Yerahmplee,
This is an immature Shield Bug in the family Scutellaridae, and interestingly, they are commonly called Jewel Bugs because of their bright, metallic coloration.  Your individual resembles this individual posted to FlickRiver.

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Subject: Unknown Insect
Location: Laurel MD
August 21, 2017 4:36 pm
This appears to me to be a juvenile insect. Maybe Japanese Beetle but I cannot find pictures to support my hunch. I found several on my avocado three this evening.
Thanks
Signature: Bob

Stink Bug Nymphs

Dear Bob,
Immature Japanese Beetles are grubs that live underground and that look nothing like the mature Japanese Beetles.  These are immature Stink Bugs.

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Subject: So Pretty!
Location: Nesconset
August 20, 2017 7:15 am
This beauty was found in my daughter’s hair while she was playing outside. I hope my pictures are clear enough for you to identify. I love your site and thank you so much!
Signature: Marissa

Juniper Stink Bug

Dear Marissa,
We believe we have correctly identified this Stink Bug as a Juniper Stink Bug, Banasa euchlora, thanks to postings on BugGuide where it states:  “attracted to UV lights more often than other pentatomids in VA, sometimes in numbers.”

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