Predatory Stink Bug vs Cotton Stainer Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Cotton Stainer Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Dysdercus suturellus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pyrrhocoridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Cotton Stainer Bug
A red and black bug that stains cotton bolls by introducing fungal spores while feeding.
Did You Know?
Aggregations of hundreds gather on fallen cotton bolls and hibiscus seed pods.