Rice Stink Bug vs Giant Malaysian Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | Giant Malaysian Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Megapomponia merula |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 65-75 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Giant Malaysian Cicada
A massive cicada from Southeast Asian rainforests, rivaling the empress cicada in size. Its deep, resonant call carries far through the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can approach 20 cm, making it one of the largest flying hemipterans alive.