Rice Stink Bug vs Bordered Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | Bordered Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Largus californicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Largidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rice Stink Bug
A slender, straw-colored stink bug that is the most damaging hemipteran pest of rice in the Americas. It feeds on developing rice grains, causing 'pecky rice' that is discolored and unmarketable.
Did You Know?
Feeding punctures allow fungi to enter developing rice grains, creating dark spots that cause entire harvests to be downgraded.
Bordered Plant Bug
A dark blue-black bug with bright orange margins common in arid parts of California. Nymphs are iridescent blue and gather in large groups.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cluster in spectacular iridescent blue groups that can number in the hundreds on a single plant.