Arctic Water Bug vs Squash Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Water Bug | Squash Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctocorisa carinata | Anasa tristis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Water Bug
A small aquatic bug with a flattened body and oar-like hind legs for swimming. The back has fine transverse lines. It inhabits cold tundra ponds and lakes, swimming actively even in near-freezing water.
Did You Know?
Males produce sound by rubbing their front legs against their head to attract females, making them among the loudest animals relative to body size.
Squash Bug
A flat, dark grayish-brown bug that is a major pest of squash and pumpkin plants. When crushed, it emits a distinctly unpleasant odor similar to stink bugs.
Did You Know?
Squash bugs inject toxic saliva while feeding that causes a condition called anasa wilt, which can kill entire squash vines within days of a heavy infestation.