Rice Stink Bug vs Planthopper Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | Planthopper Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Halictophagus australensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Halictophagidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Planthopper Strepsipteran
An Australian strepsipteran parasite of delphacid planthoppers. It alters the host's reproductive development and morphology.
Did You Know?
Parasitized planthoppers develop intersex characteristics, with males growing female-like features and vice versa.