Predatory Stink Bug vs Elegant Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Elegant Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Euconocephalus nasutus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 45-65mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Elegant Bush Cricket
A large cone-headed katydid with bright green coloring and a sharply pointed head. It is attracted to lights at night and can fly strongly. Its song is a high-pitched continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
Large swarms sometimes descend on crops at night, attracted by artificial lighting in agricultural areas.