Bug Identifier
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Likely ID based on shape and color)
Community identification

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Likely ID based on shape and color)

Halyomorpha halys

Order & Family
Order: Hemiptera (True Bugs), Family: Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs)
Size
Typically 12–17 mm (0.5–0.7 inches) in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Native to East Asia but invasive in North America and Europe; found in forests, orchards, vegetable gardens, and frequently enters homes in autumn seeking shelter.

Diet & Feeding

Polyphagous herbivore; feeds on a wide variety of fruit, vegetable crops, and ornamental plants by piercing the skin and sucking out juices.

Behavior Patterns

Known for the release of a pungent, coriander-like odor when disturbed or crushed. In colder months, they exhibit overwintering behavior, often aggregating in large numbers inside human-made structures.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Major agricultural pest causing damage to crops like apples, peaches, and soy; nuisance pest in homes due to overwintering habits and smell. Benefits: None significant in introduced ranges, though they are prey for some spiders and parasitic wasps.