Indian Stink Bug vs Pine Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Stink Bug | Pine Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bagrada hilaris | Sphinx pinastri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 70-87 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Pine Hawk-moth
A sleek grey hawk-moth with dark streaks that provide perfect camouflage against pine bark. It is strongly associated with conifer plantations and native pinewoods.
Did You Know?
When resting on a pine trunk, its streamlined body and bark-like colouring make it almost impossible to spot.