Dock Sawfly vs Indian Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Sawfly | Indian Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ametastegia glabrata | Bagrada hilaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Sawfly
A small, shiny dark green to black sawfly with pale legs. Larvae are pale green caterpillar-like grubs that feed on dock and sorrel leaves.
Did You Know?
In North America, dock sawfly larvae sometimes bore into apples to pupate, making them a nuisance pest in orchards despite not actually feeding on the fruit.
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.