Arctic Crane Fly vs Rough Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Crane Fly | Rough Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tipula arctica | Brochymena quadripustulata |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm body length | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Crane Fly
A large, long-legged fly with narrow wings and a slender body. Its legs break off easily when seized by predators. Larvae are leathery-skinned grubs living in wet tundra soil where they feed on roots.
Did You Know?
Despite their mosquito-like appearance, crane flies are completely harmless and cannot bite.
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.