Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Scientific Name: Halyomorpha halys

Order & Family: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae

Size: 1.7 cm in length and about as wide.

Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban settings; often seeks shelter in human structures during winter.

Polyphagous herbivore that feeds on over 100 species of plants including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.

They exhibit 'overwintering' behavior by entering homes in fall; they release a pungent odor from scent glands when threatened or crushed.

Significant agricultural pest causes damage to crops; nuisance in homes; generally harmless to humans but can cause allergic reactions in some.

Identified on: 5/17/2026