Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Scientific Name: Halyomorpha halys
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Pentatomidae
Size: 1.7 cm length, 1.7 cm width
Natural Habitat
Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and homes during winter
Diet & Feeding
Broad range of plants, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental trees
Behavior Patterns
Active in warm months, enters buildings in fall to overwinter, releases strong odor when threatened
Risks & Benefits
Major agricultural pest, non-hazardous to humans but a nuisance indoors
Identified on: 5/22/2026