Insect · GBIF taxon 4485843
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halysAlso known as BMSB, Asian Stink Bug
Brown marmorated stink bugs feature a distinctive mottled shield-shaped body marked by alternating white bands on their antennae and outer abdominal edges. Native to East Asia, these adaptable insects feed on over a hundred plant species by piercing tissues with needle-like mouthparts. In autumn, adults seek shelter inside human structures, gathering in large aggregations to overwinter within walls and attics.
InvasiveAgricultural PestShield Bug
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Apples
- Peaches
- Hazelnuts
Predators
- Samurai Wasp
- Birds
- Spiders
ThreatsPesticides, biological control agents
HabitatsOrchards, crop fields, gardens, woodlands, human buildings
Life span1–2 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderHemiptera
- FamilyPentatomidae
- GenusHalyomorpha
- SpeciesHalyomorpha halys
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Indoor removal: Vacuum up or sweep indoors rather than crushing them to prevent releasing unpleasant odors.
- Identification cue: Look for alternating white and dark bands on the antennae and around the abdominal edges.
- Garden protection: Cover valuable crop fruits with fine mesh netting to block feeding damage.
Native Look-Alike no rights reserved, uploaded by Michael Mulqueen · cc0
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Parasite Elijah Talamas / Public domain · cc0
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