The really cool stink bug
would have to be just above the ground, on one of the few plants still being pollinated! Alas, there was nothing for it. I had to go in. In the end both I and the stink bug were covered in yellow dust, although I had the added joy of having my leg scratched up by the fallen leaves. Nevertheless, the suffering was worth it, as I captured some amazing pictures of this unique insect. So, without further ado, here is
Proxys punctulatus, the Black Stink Bug (admittedly a lot less black in these photos). Features to note: striped antennae & legs, pointed ends of pronotum, orange (originally white) spot at base of scutellum, and long proboscis.
References:
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/bugs/black_stink_bug.htm (info & photos)
http://bugguide.net/node/view/15346 (info & photos)
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/esa/aesa/1975/00000068/00000001/art00008 (life history, lab rearing)
http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1603/EC12415 (species in blackberry plants)
http://www.ehow.com/about_5448264_life-cycle-black-stink-bug.html (life cycle)
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