Red-banded Stink Bug vs Indian Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Stink Bug | Indian Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Piezodorus guildinii | Bagrada hilaris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America, North America | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) |
| 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.
Indian Stink Bug
A small, shield-shaped bug with a distinctive black and orange pattern. It is a serious pest of cruciferous crops, particularly mustard, and releases a pungent defensive odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
This pest has become invasive in the United States and is now established in California, where it damages organic vegetable crops.