Latin Name:  Halyomorpha halys Stål, 1855
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Length:  17 mm

Range: Expanding

Habitat: Various

Time of year seen:  April to October

Diet: Plant juice from fruit trees, beans, ornamental trees and shrubs.

Other:  The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is an exotic species that was introduced to North America in 2001 from S.E. Asia, where it is considered to be a significant agricultural pest. Its presence was first confirmed near Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Since that time its range has expanded with specimens being collected as far west as Oregon.  Identifying characteristics include: overall brown body color, white banding on the antenna, alternating cream and dark brown stripes on the edges of the abdomen and a strong odor  when crushed or disturbed.  As fall approaches the bug will crawl into protected areas such as buildings to overwinter. (Hamilton et al, 2003). The insect on this page is the 1st official record of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Canada (Fogain&Graff, 2011).  Note: only a single insect was found at this location.