
Community identification
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug nymph
Halyomorpha halys
- Order & Family
- Order Hemiptera, Family Pentatomidae
- Size
- Nymphs range from 2.4 mm to 12 mm depending on the instar stage.
Natural Habitat
Agricultural fields, gardens, and deciduous forests; they often overwinter inside human structures.
Diet & Feeding
Polyphagous herbivore that feeds on a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Behavior Patterns
Goes through five nymphal stages; known for aggregating in large numbers and releasing a pungent odor from scent glands when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Major agricultural pest that causes significant damage to crops; they are a nuisance pest in homes but do not bite or sting humans.