Sugarcane Longhorn vs Predatory Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Longhorn | Predatory Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes granulosus | Eocanthecona furcellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia | South and Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sugarcane Longhorn
A large reddish-brown prionine beetle with granulated elytra, found in South and Southeast Asia. It is an important pest of sugarcane roots. Adults are powerful nocturnal fliers that emerge in large numbers at the onset of the monsoon.
Did You Know?
In parts of India, farmers use pheromone traps to catch thousands of adults before they can lay eggs in sugarcane fields.
Predatory Stink Bug
A medium-sized predatory shield bug used as a biological control agent in Asia and Australia. It feeds on caterpillars and other pest insects in cotton and vegetable crops. Adults are brown with an elongated head.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in insectaries and released into cotton fields as a biological control agent against Helicoverpa bollworm, one of the world's worst crop pests.