Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, : Biological Control Options for Australia.

The brown marmorated stink bug (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is native to Northeast Asia, but has become a serious invasive species in North America and Europe, causing major damage to crops. While it has not established itself in Australia, it has been intercepted at the border several times, indicating that future incursions and establishment are a case of when, not if. Biological control is one of the few control options for this species and will be important for managing should it become established in Australia. Prioritizing species that could be used as biological control agents would ensure Australia is prepared. This study summarizes the literature on natural enemies of in its native and invaded ranges and prioritizes potential biological control agents of that could be used in Australia. Two egg parasitoid species were identified: (Ashmead) and (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Future efforts to develop biological control should focus on , as it is already present in Australia. However, little is known about this species and further work is required to: (1) assess its potential effectiveness in parasitizing , (2) determine its current distribution and (3) host range in Australia.