Rice Stink Bug vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| 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.
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.