Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Natural Habitat

Gardens, orchards, crops, and inside human structures during winter months.

Diet & Feeding

Polyphagous herbivore; feeds on a wide range of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals by piercing the plant with its proboscis.

Behavior Patterns

Known for seeking warmth in buildings during fall to overwinter; releases a pungent odor when threatened or crushed.

Risks & Benefits

No medical risk to humans; significant agricultural pest that can damage crops; can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals if they invade indoors in large numbers.

Identified on: 6/21/2026