Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban structures during winter

Herbivorous; feeds on a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts

Diurnal; known for overwintering inside buildings and releasing a strong defensive odor from thoracic glands when threatened or crushed

Major agricultural pest that causes significant crop damage; nuisance to homeowners but does not bite or spread disease to humans