Brown Marmorated Stink Bug vs Red-banded Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug | Red-banded Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halyomorpha halys | Piezodorus guildinii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Europe | South America, 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.
Red-banded Stink Bug
A green to yellowish stink bug with a distinctive reddish-brown band across the pronotum. It is a major pest of soybeans in the Americas. It can cause significant yield losses and reduce seed quality.
Did You Know?
This species has developed resistance to several commonly used insecticides in parts of South America, making it increasingly difficult to control.