Pine Webspinning Sawfly vs Indian Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Webspinning Sawfly | Indian Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalcia arvensis | Bagrada hilaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Eastern Europe | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Webspinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long antennae and dark coloring. Larvae live communally in silk webs spun among spruce needles.
Did You Know?
Periodic outbreaks in spruce monocultures can last several years, with the silk nests becoming a conspicuous feature of infested forests.
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.