Cabbage Whitefly vs Indian Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Whitefly | Indian Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleyrodes proletella | Bagrada hilaris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aleyrodidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cabbage Whitefly
A small white-winged insect that infests brassica crops, weakening plants with sap feeding and honeydew production. Populations have increased dramatically in European cabbage and kale crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most whiteflies, it thrives outdoors in cool temperate climates rather than in tropical greenhouses.
Indian Stink Bug
A small, shield-shaped bug with a distinctive black and orange pattern. It is a serious pest of cruciferous crops, particularly mustard, and releases a pungent defensive odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
This pest has become invasive in the United States and is now established in California, where it damages organic vegetable crops.