Rough Stink Bug vs Gumtree Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rough Stink Bug | Gumtree Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brochymena quadripustulata | Poecilometis strigatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.
Gumtree Shield Bug
A large shield bug commonly found on eucalyptus trees across Australia. It has a distinctive brown and cream patterned body with a broad, shield-shaped pronotum.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a powerful stink from thoracic glands that can linger on human skin for hours.