Japanese Rose Chafer vs Rough Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Rose Chafer | Rough Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cetonia pilifera | Brochymena quadripustulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Rose Chafer
A metallic green flower beetle common in Japan, known as 'shirosujikogane.' Found on flowers and tree sap during summer months. Has a distinctive buzzy flight pattern.
Did You Know?
Unlike most beetles that lift their wing covers to fly, flower chafers can fly with their elytra closed by extending their wings through a gap on the sides.
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.