
Brown marmorated stink bug (likely)
Halyomorpha halys
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Pentatomidae
- Size
- 12–17 mm long and about 8–10 mm wide.
Natural Habitat
Woodlands, gardens, orchards, agricultural fields, and buildings where it seeks shelter. Commonly overwinters indoors, especially around walls, windows, and roof spaces.
Diet & Feeding
Adults and nymphs pierce plant tissue and suck sap from fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and tree crops. This can cause dimpling, discoloration, and secondary damage.
Behavior Patterns
Shield-shaped, mottled brown adults emit a strong defensive odor when disturbed or crushed. Adults gather in large numbers for fall overwintering and emerge in spring; several generations may occur in warm regions.
Risks & Benefits
They are not dangerous to people and do not transmit disease, but may become a significant agricultural and household nuisance. They provide limited food for predators, though their chemical defenses reduce predation.