Rice Stink Bug vs Marauder Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | Marauder Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Carebara diversa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 1-15 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Asia |
| 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.
Marauder Ant
An Asian ant with the greatest size variation of any ant species, with major workers 500 times heavier than minor workers. Raiding columns can be 100 meters long.
Did You Know?
Minor workers ride on the bodies of major workers like passengers, jumping off to attack when prey is encountered.