Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban settings; often seeks shelter in homes during winter.

Polyphagous herbivore; feeds on fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Emits a strong, unpleasant odor when threatened or crushed; exhibits diapause during winter months.

Major agricultural pest causing crop damage; nuisance pest in homes; not harmful to humans or pets but can cause allergic reactions.