Sugarcane Longhorn vs Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Longhorn | Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes granulosus | Chinavia hilaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 13-19 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia | North America |
| 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.
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.