Predatory Stink Bug vs Gumtree Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Gumtree Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Poecilometis strigatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Gumtree Shield Bug
A large shield bug commonly found on eucalyptus trees across Australia. It has a distinctive brown and cream patterned body with a broad, shield-shaped pronotum.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a powerful stink from thoracic glands that can linger on human skin for hours.