Pink Bollworm vs Japanese Green Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Bollworm | Japanese Green Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pectinophora gossypiella | Nezara antennata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Gelechiidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, Americas, Oceania | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pink Bollworm
A small dark moth whose pink-tinged larvae bore into cotton bolls and damage the fibers and seeds. It has been one of the most economically important cotton pests globally.
Did You Know?
A massive sterile insect technique program successfully eradicated it from the southwestern United States by 2018.
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.