Indian Stink Bug vs Frosted Pine Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Stink Bug | Frosted Pine Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bagrada hilaris | Cinara pilicornis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) | Europe, introduced to other temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Frosted Pine Aphid
A large brown aphid covered in waxy powder that forms colonies on spruce twigs. It produces copious honeydew that supports sooty mold growth on needles.
Did You Know?
Beekeepers value it because its honeydew production enables bees to make prized forest honey.