
Community identification
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Pentatomidae
- Size
- Approximately 1.7 cm (0.67 inches) long and nearly as wide.
Natural Habitat
Found in orchards, gardens, and agricultural fields; often enters human structures in autumn seeking warmth.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; feeds on a wide variety of plants including fruit trees, vegetables, and ornamental plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Behavior Patterns
Notable for releasing a pungent, coriander-like odor when threatened or crushed; exhibits 'overwintering' behavior by aggregating in large numbers inside buildings.
Risks & Benefits
An invasive agricultural pest that can cause significant damage to crops; considered a nuisance pest in homes, though they do not bite humans or spread disease.