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Insect

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys

Also 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.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyApples, Peaches, Hazelnuts
Predators
  • Samurai Wasp
  • Birds
  • Spiders
ThreatsPesticides, biological control agents
HabitatsOrchards, crop fields, gardens, woodlands, human buildings
Life span1–2 years
Classification
  1. OrderHemiptera
  2. FamilyPentatomidae
  3. GenusHalyomorpha
  4. SpeciesHalyomorpha halys
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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.
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