Japanese Green Stink Bug vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Green Stink Bug | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nezara antennata | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Green Stink Bug
A bright green shield bug common across Japan and Korea. Changes color to brown in autumn as a seasonal camouflage adaptation. A pest of soybeans and other crops.
Did You Know?
This stink bug undergoes a remarkable seasonal color change, turning from bright green in summer to reddish-brown in autumn, triggered by day length.
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.