Question

Infer why the brown marmarated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive species in the United States.

Answer 1

The species is native to Asia and was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container. The presence of this stink bug is concerning for farmers because it feeds on a large number of high-value crops and ornamental plants in its immature and adult life stages.

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Answer 2

A. China And Japan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The species is native to China/Japan and was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container. The presence of this stink bug is concerning for farmers because it feeds on a large number of high-value crops and ornamental plants in its immature and adult life stages.