Bug Identifier
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Nymph
Community identification

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Nymph

Halyomorpha halys

Order & Family
Order: Hemiptera, Family: Pentatomidae
Size
2.4 mm to 12 mm depending on the nymphal stage (instar)
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Natural Habitat

Agricultural fields, gardens, and fruit orchards; often found on exterior walls or inside homes during colder months

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on various fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants

Behavior Patterns

Goes through five nymphal stages before reaching adulthood. They are known for gathering in large numbers and seeking shelter indoors to overwinter.

Risks & Benefits

Non-venomous and no significant health risk to humans, but a major agricultural pest. They release a pungent odor when threatened or crushed.