Ricaniid Planthopper vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ricaniid Planthopper | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ricania speculum | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ricaniidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Ricaniid Planthopper
A broad-winged planthopper with dark, glossy wings held tent-like over its body. It is a pest of tea, coffee, and various fruit trees across Asia.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs produce long waxy tail filaments that may help them parachute safely if they fall from host plants.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
A shield-shaped brown bug with marbled patterning and distinctive white-banded antennae. Native to East Asia, it has become a devastating invasive agricultural pest on multiple continents.
Did You Know?
This stink bug releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands when disturbed, and a single house can harbor over 25,000 overwintering adults in its wall voids.