英國薩里郡發(fā)現(xiàn)害蟲“臭屁蟲”

為輔助一項監(jiān)測研究，專家在英格蘭薩里郡捕捉了一只會危害莊稼、侵?jǐn)_房屋的 “臭屁蟲”。

Brown marmorated stinkbugsare tiny dull shield-shaped insects which get their name from the strong odour they emit when threatened. They've become a nuisance in the US, invading homes in their hundreds and destroying farmers' crops.

茶翅蝽是一種體型很小的褐色盾形昆蟲，因受威脅時會發(fā)出惡臭而得名 “臭屁蟲”。它們已經(jīng)成為了美國的一大公害，數(shù)以百計的蟲子侵入家園，還毀壞農(nóng)民的莊稼。

The loneadult male stink bugwas discovered at Wisley Gardens in Surrey. The insect's been found in the UK only a handful of times before, and there's concern it could become established here.

這個單只的成年雄性蝽是在英格蘭薩里郡的威斯利花園被發(fā)現(xiàn)的。此前，這種昆蟲在英國只被發(fā)現(xiàn)過寥寥幾次，如今有人擔(dān)心它們會在這里繁衍。

Experts say the bug may have arrived on imported goods or as part of a yet undiscovered local population.

專家認(rèn)為，這種蟲子可能是通過進(jìn)口商品傳入英國的，或者是本地尚未發(fā)現(xiàn)的一批蝽蟲的一部分。

The government said the insect was not a significant threat to British crops. But as with all pests and diseases, it would continue to monitor any threats closely.

政府表示，這種昆蟲并不會對英國農(nóng)作物造成重大威脅。但與對待所有病蟲害一樣，政府將密切監(jiān)測任何威脅。