Brown Marmorated Stink Bug vs Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug | Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halyomorpha halys | Chinavia hilaris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 13-19 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| 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.
Stink Bug
A bright green shield bug common across North America, formerly known as Acrosternum hilare. It has narrow orange-yellow borders along the body margins. It is a pest of soybeans, cotton, and various fruit crops.
Did You Know?
It was recently reclassified from the genus Acrosternum to Chinavia based on molecular studies, causing much confusion among pest management professionals.