Bug Identifier
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Community identification

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys

Order & Family
Hemiptera: Pentatomidae
Size
1.7 cm (0.67 in) long and about as wide.
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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.