Glassy-winged Sharpshooter vs Lined Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glassy-winged Sharpshooter | Lined Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Homalodisca vitripennis | Banasa dimidiata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-14 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern US, California, introduced to Tahiti and Hawaii | Eastern and central North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper that spreads Pierce's disease bacteria devastating to grapevines. It feeds on xylem sap and can process 300 times its body weight in fluid daily.
Did You Know?
It excretes so much liquid while feeding that it produces a fine rain beneath infested plants.
Lined Stink Bug
A small green shield-shaped stink bug with a rounded body found on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. It is a common but often overlooked native species.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent defensive odor from thoracic glands that smells strongly of cilantro or coriander.