Hemlock Woolly Adelgid vs South American Brown Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | South American Brown Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelges tsugae | Euschistus heros |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Adelgidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.5 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
A devastating invasive pest of eastern hemlock in North America, originally from East Asia. It feeds at the base of needles, killing branches and eventually the tree.
Did You Know?
It has killed millions of hemlocks from Georgia to Maine since its detection in the 1950s.
South American Brown Stink Bug
A dull brown shield bug and the most economically damaging stink bug in Brazilian soybean agriculture. It feeds on developing seed pods, causing major yield losses.
Did You Know?
A single bug feeding on a soybean pod for just one day can reduce seed weight by up to 20 percent.