
Community identification
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Pentatomidae
- Size
- 1.7 cm (0.67 in) long and about as wide.
Natural Habitat
Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban structures where they seek shelter during winter.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Behavior Patterns
Aggregates in large numbers on buildings in the fall to find overwintering sites; releases a pungent odor when threatened or crushed.
Risks & Benefits
Major agricultural pest that damages crops; considered a nuisance pest in homes, but poses no direct health risk to humans or pets.