Indian Stink Bug vs Swede Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Stink Bug | Swede Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bagrada hilaris | Contarinia nasturtii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Swede Midge
A minute yellowish-brown gall midge that attacks brassica crops by distorting growing points. Its tiny larvae feed inside developing buds, causing characteristic twisted and swollen growth.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in North America in 2000 and has since become a major emerging pest of brassica crops.