Rice Stink Bug vs Hawthorn Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | Hawthorn Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Acanthosomatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| 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.
Hawthorn Shieldbug
A large green-and-red shieldbug common on hawthorn trees across Europe. It produces a strong, pungent smell from thoracic scent glands when handled.
Did You Know?
Its red-tipped abdomen peeking out from under the green wings gives it the memorable alternative name 'red-rumped shieldbug.'