# Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (*Halyomorpha halys*) The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a funny-looking bug that sometimes gives off a strong smell when scared. They are usually brown with stripes. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Snaps:** 107 - **Habitat:** Gardens, fields, and homes - **Also known as:** Marmorated Stink Bug ![Brown Marmorated Stink Bug](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426432/objects/5523.jpg) ## Appearance The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a shield-shaped insect, mottled brown and gray with light and dark bands on its antennae and legs. It has distinctive alternating dark and light bands along the outer edge of its abdomen, making it blend well with tree bark. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Hemiptera - **Family:** Pentatomidae - **Genus:** Halyomorpha ## Interesting facts - Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are originally from parts of Asia like China, Japan, and Korea! - Mom stink bugs lay their tiny, barrel-shaped eggs in perfect clusters on the underside of plant leaves! - Stink bugs quietly 'talk' to each other by vibrating the surfaces they stand on! - Wow! These bugs are famous hitchhikers, often traveling across continents in shipping containers! ## Special abilities - **Stink Defense:** Brown Marmorated Stink Bug can release a smelly chemical from its glands that makes it taste and smell bad to predators. - **Camouflage Master:** Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has a marbled brown pattern that helps it disappear against tree bark, making it tricky for predators to spot. - **Winter Home Seeker:** Brown Marmorated Stink Bug can squeeze into tiny cracks and crevices to stay warm and safe during cold winter months. ## Measurements & details - **Size:** 12-17 mm - **Lifespan:** 180-365 days - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding These hungry bugs munch on sap from many different plants, especially fruits, vegetables, and field crops. - **Primary Foods:** Malus domestica, Prunus persica, Solanum lycopersicum, Zea mays, Glycine max, Pyrus communis - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Parasitizes:** Samurai Wasp (*Trissolcus japonicus*) — lays eggs inside stink bug eggs - **Eats:** Apple (*Malus domestica*) — feeds on fruit and sap - **Eats:** [Soybean](https://www.snappit.app/explore/soybean) (*Glycine max*) — damages plant sap - **Hunts:** Spiny Assassin Bug (*Pristhesancus plagipennis*) — preys on adult stink bugs ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Toxic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/toxic): Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects-and-bugs) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Brown Marmorated Stink Bug? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How big is Brown Marmorated Stink Bug? 12-17 mm ### How long does Brown Marmorated Stink Bug live? 180-365 days ### What does Brown Marmorated Stink Bug eat? These hungry bugs munch on sap from many different plants, especially fruits, vegetables, and field crops. ### Where is Brown Marmorated Stink Bug usually found? Gardens, fields, and homes ### How does Brown Marmorated Stink Bug hunt? Foraging ### How many legs does Brown Marmorated Stink Bug have? 6 ## Where to spot - [American Baptist College](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/american-baptist-college) — Tennessee, US · Campus - [Anderson University](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/anderson-university) — South Carolina, US · Campus - [Bishop Hill Colony](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bishop-hill-colony) — Illinois, US · Historic District - [Boerner Botanical Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/boerner-botanical-gardens) — Wisconsin, US · Botanical Garden - [Chandon Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/chandon-park) — Virginia, US · Park - [Downtown Ossining Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/downtown-ossining-historic-district) — New York, US · Historic District [View all places to see Brown Marmorated Stink Bug](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/brown-marmorated-stink-bug) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-marmorated-stink-bug)