Predatory Stink Bug vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | North 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.
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.