Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug vs Bronze Orange Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug | Bronze Orange Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tessaratoma papillosa | Musgraveia sulciventris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tessaratomidae | Tessaratomidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, China | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
A very large, robust shield bug that is a serious pest of lychee and longan trees in Asia. Adults are yellowish-brown and can spray a caustic defensive fluid. It is one of the largest true bugs in the Hemiptera order.
Did You Know?
It can spray a caustic chemical from its thoracic glands that causes intense burning pain and temporary blindness if it contacts the eyes of a predator or person.
Bronze Orange Bug
A large, bronze-colored shield bug that is a pest of citrus trees in eastern Australia. Nymphs are bright green and change to bronze as they mature. It can squirt a foul-smelling, burning liquid at perceived threats.
Did You Know?
Its defensive spray can cause skin burns and temporary blindness, and Australian gardeners are advised to wear eye protection when handling infested citrus trees.