Stink Bug Tachinid vs Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug Tachinid | Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichopoda pennipes | Hylobius abietis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.