Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban home structures during colder months.

Polyphagous herbivore; eats various fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants by piercing the plant tissue to suck juices.

Known for seeking shelter indoors in large numbers during autumn to overwinter. They release a pungent odor from scent glands when threatened or crushed.

Significant agricultural pest causing damage to crops. While they do not bite or sting humans, they are a major nuisance pest in homes and can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.