Brown marmorated stink bug
Halyomorpha halys
Not assessedPhoto: Alexis Lours · CC BY 4.0
Insectherbivore
The brown marmorated stink bug is a shield-shaped insect originally from Asia, now found in North America and Europe. It feeds on crops like apples and hazelnuts, causing significant damage to farms. When disturbed, it releases a strong odor to defend itself.
- Accidentally introduced to Pennsylvania in 1998 and spread rapidly.
- Feeds on over 100 plant species, including fruit trees.
- Caused $37 million in apple crop losses in 2010.
ForestFarmUrbanAsiaNorth AmericaEurope
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Halyomorpha halys
- Habitat
- Forest, Farm, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Asia, North America, Europe
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- small
