Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Natural Habitat

Gardens, orchards, crops and inside homes during winter; native to East Asia but invasive globally.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on a wide range of plants including fruit trees, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

Behavior Patterns

Known for seeking warmth in crevices and indoors when temperatures drop; they produce a strong, unpleasant odor from scent glands when threatened.

Risks & Benefits

They are major agricultural pests causing significant damage to crops; they do not bite humans but are considered a nuisance when they aggregate in homes.

Identified on: 2/28/2026