Red-banded Stink Bug vs Mound-building Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Stink Bug | Mound-building Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Piezodorus guildinii | Macrotermes gilvus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 5-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South America, North America | Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines |
| 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.
Mound-building Termite
A fungus-growing termite widespread across Southeast Asia that builds subterranean to semi-subterranean nests with low mound structures. It is a significant pest of rubber, coconut, and oil palm plantations. Workers forage via covered galleries.
Did You Know?
In parts of Thailand and Laos, the winged reproductives of this species are fried and eaten as a popular seasonal snack during the early rainy season.