Oak Lace Bug vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Lace Bug | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha arcuata | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe (invasive since 2000s) | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Lace Bug
A small whitish lace bug with darkened wing markings that feeds on oak trees. It is native to North America but has recently invaded Europe where it has become a serious pest. Heavy infestations can defoliate entire oak stands.
Did You Know?
Since its accidental introduction to Italy around 2000, it has spread across most of southern and central Europe at a rate of about 60 kilometers per year.
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.