Banded Fruit Weevil vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fruit Weevil | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlyctinus callosus | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa (Western Cape) | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Fruit Weevil
A small greyish-brown weevil with pale transverse bands on the elytra. It is a significant pest of fruit crops and grapevines in the Cape.
Did You Know?
Adults are nocturnal feeders that hide in soil cracks during the day, making them difficult to control.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
A shield-shaped brown bug with marbled patterning and distinctive white-banded antennae. Native to East Asia, it has become a devastating invasive agricultural pest on multiple continents.
Did You Know?
This stink bug releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands when disturbed, and a single house can harbor over 25,000 overwintering adults in its wall voids.