Anchor Stink Bug vs Downy Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anchor Stink Bug | Downy Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stiretrus anchorago | Cordulia aenea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 47-53mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, 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.
Downy Emerald
A metallic green dragonfly with a distinctive downy thorax covered in fine golden hairs. Males patrol tirelessly along woodland lake edges. Its bright green eyes are a key identification feature.
Did You Know?
Males patrol relentlessly along a fixed beat at the water's edge, often for hours without stopping.