Predatory Stink Bug vs Black Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Black Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Teleogryllus commodus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | Body 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Predatory Stink Bug
A medium-sized predatory shield bug used as a biological control agent in Asia and Australia. It feeds on caterpillars and other pest insects in cotton and vegetable crops. Adults are brown with an elongated head.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in insectaries and released into cotton fields as a biological control agent against Helicoverpa bollworm, one of the world's worst crop pests.
Black Field Cricket
A common black cricket whose chirping song is a familiar sound of Australian summer nights. It is widespread across Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand.
Did You Know?
Females choose mates based on the quality and complexity of the male's chirping song.