Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
So what are these bugs? They’re called Halyomorpha halys or the brown marmorated stink bug, which is a truly descriptive name for a bug that can cause a lot of damage if homes and gardens become infested.
Accidentally Introduced in 1998 to the USA
These bugs are native to China, Japan, and Korea. They were accidentally introduced to the United States in 1998 when scientists believe that they were brought over and first seen in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They became a big problem throughout the eastern part of the country.