Musk Longhorn vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Musk Longhorn | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia bungii | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 22-38 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | China, Korea, Mongolia; invasive in Japan, Italy, Germany | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Musk Longhorn
A large and colorful cerambycid with a bright red pronotum and metallic dark blue-black elytra. Native to East Asia, it has recently invaded parts of Europe and Japan. It is a serious pest of stone fruit trees including cherry and peach.
Did You Know?
Adults emit a strong musky fragrance from thoracic glands, detectable from several meters away.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
A shield-shaped brown bug with marbled patterning and distinctive white-banded antennae. Native to East Asia, it has become a devastating invasive agricultural pest on multiple continents.
Did You Know?
This stink bug releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands when disturbed, and a single house can harbor over 25,000 overwintering adults in its wall voids.