Beaded Lacewing vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beaded Lacewing | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lomamyia latipennis | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Berothidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.
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.