Stink Bug vs Apple Maggot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug | Apple Maggot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chinavia hilaris | Rhagoletis pomonella |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 13-19 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stink Bug
A bright green shield bug common across North America, formerly known as Acrosternum hilare. It has narrow orange-yellow borders along the body margins. It is a pest of soybeans, cotton, and various fruit crops.
Did You Know?
It was recently reclassified from the genus Acrosternum to Chinavia based on molecular studies, causing much confusion among pest management professionals.
Apple Maggot Fly
A fruit fly pest whose larvae tunnel through apple flesh causing brown trails. It is a textbook example of sympatric speciation by host plant shifting.
Did You Know?
It shifted from native hawthorn to introduced apple trees in under 200 years, creating genetically distinct races.