Subject: Found four of these in my house
Geographic location of the bug: Northern westchester. South salem new york
Date: 12/22/2018
Time: 03:09 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: I found one dead on A sweater in my drawer, another on the steps and two more. They are hard shelled. Please see if you can identify.
How you want your letter signed: Roberts
Dear Roberts,
While your image is quite blurry, we are confident this is a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, an Invasive Exotic species from Asia that is now established across North America. Invasive Exotic species often proliferate as they have no natural enemies. They are also Household Pests since they seek shelter indoors to escape our cold winters. Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs pose a significant threat to agriculture since, according to BugGuide, they are “Highly polyphagous, reported on ~300 plant spp. in its native range; feeds mostly on fruit, but also on leaves, stems, petioles, flowers, and seeds. Damage typically confined to fruiting structures.” Indoors they are a nuisance, but they will not damage your home nor its furnishings.
Thank you so much!