Barbados Cane Weevil vs Harlequin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barbados Cane Weevil | Harlequin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metamasius hemipterus | Murgantia histrionica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Barbados, Caribbean | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Barbados Cane Weevil
A large weevil with variable striped patterns, originally from the Caribbean. It is a significant pest of sugarcane and palms.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally spread worldwide through the tropical plant trade and is now a major palm pest in Florida.
Harlequin Bug
A boldly patterned stink bug with striking black and orange or red markings arranged in a harlequin pattern. It is a significant pest of cabbage and other cruciferous crops.
Did You Know?
Female harlequin bugs lay their barrel-shaped eggs in precise double rows of 12, resembling tiny black-and-white striped barrels arranged like dominos.