Box Bug vs Harlequin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Box Bug | Harlequin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonocerus acuteangulatus | Murgantia histrionica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Box Bug
A slender, reddish-brown coreid bug historically restricted to box trees in southern England but now expanding its range northward. It feeds on developing fruits and seeds of box and hawthorn.
Did You Know?
Once Britain's rarest shieldbug confined to a single box woodland, it has expanded dramatically northward since 2000 due to warming temperatures.
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.