Bug Identifier
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
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.
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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.