Anchor Stink Bug vs Deraeocoris Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anchor Stink Bug | Deraeocoris Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stiretrus anchorago | Deraeocoris ruber |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Miridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.
Deraeocoris Plant Bug
A small, shiny dark reddish-brown to black predatory plant bug found across Europe. It feeds on aphids, spider mites, and psyllids on various trees and shrubs. The coloration is highly variable, ranging from red to nearly black.
Did You Know?
Its extreme color variation confused early taxonomists who described several different species that were later found to be a single, highly polymorphic species.