Nymph of a stink bug

6478.  A group of these bugs gathered together next to each other and have spent two days together on the siding of my house. I thought the pattern of their markings was beautiful but I do not remember ever seeing these bugs before. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada

Number 6478.  This is a nymph of a stink bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in the genus Apoecilus, Click here for an image. These are predatory, feeding mainly on caterpillars.