Predatory Stink Bug vs Green Lantern Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Green Lantern Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Pyrops spinolae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 45-65 mm including snout |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | Southeast Asia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo) |
| 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.
Green Lantern Bug
A large lanternfly with a long, upturned snout and green wings spotted with yellow-white dots. The head process is laterally compressed and curves upward like a pointed beak.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes its bright hindwings and can produce a clicking sound, startling potential predators.