Ambush Bug vs Say's Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ambush Bug | Say's Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymata americana | Chlorochroa sayi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ambush Bug
A small crab-like bug that waits motionless on flowers to ambush visiting pollinators.
Did You Know?
It can capture prey many times its own size with its powerful raptorial forelegs.
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.