Alpine Plant Bug vs Japanese Giant Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Plant Bug | Japanese Giant Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygus punctatus | Lethocerus deyrolli |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Miridae | Belostomatidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm body length | 48-65 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Alps, Northern Asia | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Alpine Plant Bug
A small, variable plant bug found on alpine flowers and herbs. It feeds on plant sap and developing seeds.
Did You Know?
It can change color depending on the flowers it feeds upon.
Japanese Giant Water Bug
Known as 'ta-garame' in Japanese, this is one of Japan's largest aquatic insects. A fearsome ambush predator that can catch small fish and frogs. Has declined dramatically due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Males of this species guard the eggs, which the female glues to emergent vegetation above water, by periodically climbing up to moisten them.