Red-banded Stink Bug vs Harlequin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Stink Bug | Harlequin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Piezodorus guildinii | Murgantia histrionica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America, North America | North America |
| 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.
Harlequin Bug
A boldly patterned stink bug with striking black and orange or red markings arranged in a harlequin pattern. It is a significant pest of cabbage and other cruciferous crops.
Did You Know?
Female harlequin bugs lay their barrel-shaped eggs in precise double rows of 12, resembling tiny black-and-white striped barrels arranged like dominos.