Predatory Stink Bug vs Ilia Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Stink Bug | Ilia Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eocanthecona furcellata | Catocala ilia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Ilia Underwing
A large moth with bark-patterned gray forewings that conceal bright reddish-orange and black hindwings. When startled, it flashes its colorful hindwings to confuse predators.
Did You Know?
It rests head-down on tree trunks during the day, where its cryptic forewings blend perfectly with oak bark.