Brown marmorated stink bug

Native to East Asia and now widespread in North America and Europe. Found on crops, gardens, trees, and around buildings, especially when seeking shelter for winter.

Uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on fruits, seeds, and other plant tissues, including apples, peaches, tomatoes, and soybeans.

Adults have mottled brown coloring, pale bands on the antennae, and a shield-shaped body. They aggregate indoors in autumn and release a strong-smelling defensive secretion when disturbed.

Harmless to people and buildings, though its odor can be unpleasant; it is a significant agricultural pest that damages crops.