Coconut Hispine Beetle vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Hispine Beetle | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brontispa longissima | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.
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.