
Community identification
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
- Order & Family
- Order: Hemiptera, Family: Pentatomidae
- Size
- 1.7 cm (0.67 in) long and about as wide.
Natural Habitat
Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and woodlands; frequently enters human structures in winter.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; feeds on a wide variety of plants including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental trees.
Behavior Patterns
Aggregates in large numbers on buildings in autumn to seek warmth for overwintering; releases a pungent odor when threatened or crushed.
Risks & Benefits
Major agricultural pest that damages crops; nuisance to humans indoors but does not bite or transmit disease.