Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Natural Habitat

Orchards, gardens, and agricultural fields; often enters buildings during cold months for overwintering.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on a wide variety of plants including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental trees using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Behavior Patterns

Known for releasing a pungent odor from scent glands when disturbed; exhibits aggregative behavior when seeking shelter indoors.

Risks & Benefits

A major agricultural pest that damages crops; nuisance to homeowners but does not bite humans or transmit diseases; no significant ecosystem benefits in non-native regions.

Identified on: 1/30/2026