Cereal Leaf Beetle vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cereal Leaf Beetle | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oulema melanopus | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America (invasive), Asia | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cereal Leaf Beetle
A small beetle with metallic blue-black elytra and a red-orange thorax. Its larvae strip the upper leaf surface of cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae carry a shield of their own faeces on their backs to deter predators and prevent desiccation.
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.