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03-AUG-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Predatory stink bug eggs and nymphs (Pentatomidae)

Happened to notice this cluster of tiny eggs with just hatched stink bug nymphs. The entire mass measured about less than 1/2 inch. The silvery eggs with the fringed edges are typical of predatory stink bugs, but not sure which species of predatory stink bug.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/100s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso80 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time03-Aug-2013 15:13:35
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent80
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.120 m

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Karen Stuebing18-Aug-2013 20:58
I know I would walk right by these. I find it amazing you always see these tiny bugs. V.
Carol Rollins18-Aug-2013 14:34
Great find and excellent shot Christine! ~
Carl Carbone18-Aug-2013 03:21
Great find and beautiful shot! I've only seen these once, and they were on one of our windows.
Jim Coffman18-Aug-2013 03:12
I don't know how you find these images! Nice work!
Claude Gagnon18-Aug-2013 02:11
Wow, so interesting shot :))
Ann Pettigrew18-Aug-2013 01:57
Wonderful find, Christine. The eggs are quite beautiful.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet18-Aug-2013 01:56
Impressive picture.
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