
Community identification
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Pentatomidae
- Size
- 12 to 17 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in agricultural fields, orchards, and urban structures seeking overwintering shelter.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous, piercing plant tissues to feed on a wide variety of fruit and vegetable crops.
Behavior Patterns
Aggregates indoors during autumn to overwinter and releases a foul-smelling chemical defensive odor when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Major agricultural pest causing severe crop damage; harmless to humans but acts as an annoying household nuisance.