Anchor Stink Bug vs Palpares Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anchor Stink Bug | Palpares Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stiretrus anchorago | Palpares immensus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 100-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| 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.
Palpares Antlion
An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.