Red-banded Stink Bug vs Ragwort Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Stink Bug | Ragwort Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Piezodorus guildinii | Longitarsus jacobaeae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South America, North America | Europe |
| 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.
Ragwort Flea Beetle
A small black flea beetle that feeds on ragwort plants. Successfully used as a biological control agent for invasive ragwort in Australia and New Zealand. Larvae mine in roots.
Did You Know?
One of the most successful biological control agents ever used, dramatically reducing ragwort in multiple countries.