Bee Stylops vs Predatory Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Predatory Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Eocanthecona furcellata |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | North America | South and Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.
Predatory Stink Bug
A medium-sized predatory shield bug used as a biological control agent in Asia and Australia. It feeds on caterpillars and other pest insects in cotton and vegetable crops. Adults are brown with an elongated head.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in insectaries and released into cotton fields as a biological control agent against Helicoverpa bollworm, one of the world's worst crop pests.