Brown Marmorated Stink Bug vs Cicada Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug | Cicada Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halyomorpha halys | Pselliopus barberi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cicada Assassin Bug
A colorful orange and black assassin bug that specializes in hunting cicadas. It uses its powerful raptorial forelegs and venomous bite to subdue large prey.
Did You Know?
It detects cicada prey primarily through the vibrations cicadas produce when calling for mates.