Red-banded Stink Bug vs Formosan Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Stink Bug | Formosan Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Piezodorus guildinii | Chrysopa formosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, North America | East Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-banded Stink Bug
A green to yellowish stink bug with a distinctive reddish-brown band across the pronotum. It is a major pest of soybeans in the Americas. It can cause significant yield losses and reduce seed quality.
Did You Know?
This species has developed resistance to several commonly used insecticides in parts of South America, making it increasingly difficult to control.
Formosan Green Lacewing
A widespread Asian lacewing often found in lowland habitats. Recognized by dark markings on the face and vertex.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it ranges far beyond Taiwan across much of tropical and subtropical Asia.