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<p>Two Elm Seed Bugs are seen in this undated handout photo provided by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. A federal official said Wednesday, July 18, 2012 that the invasive insect commonly found in south-central Europe has been detected in southwestern Idaho, marking the first time the elm seed bug has been spotted in the U.S. (AP Photo/ Idaho State Department of Agriculture)</p>

<p>Two Elm Seed Bugs are seen in this undated handout photo provided by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. A federal official said Wednesday, July 18, 2012 that the invasive insect commonly found in south-central Europe has been detected in southwestern Idaho, marking the first time the elm seed bug has been spotted in the U.S. (AP Photo/ Idaho State Department of Agriculture)</p>

July 19, 2012

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Swarming invasive insect found in Idaho
July 19, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Swarming invasive insect found in Idaho

First time elm seed bug has been spotted in the U.S.

BOISE - An invasive insect commonly found in south-central Europe has been detected in southwestern Idaho, marking the first time the elm seed bug has been spotted in the U.S., according to federal officials.