Not a Stink Bug. It is longer and narrower than the brown marmorated stink bug. This Western Conifer Seed bug was on one of my indoor Strawberry plants. Even though it is vegetarian, I let it spend the rest of the winter outdoors. The indoor spiders are not big enough to deal with it.
Daily Electric Energy Used (65 kWh) from Sense and Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (19 kWh) from SolSystems and Locus Energy. Cloudy. A deficit of 46 kWh. Some of the hydroponic gardens are still off.
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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