Big-legged Bug vs European Fruit Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-legged Bug | European Fruit Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala terminalis | Parthenolecanium corni |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Coccidae |
| Size | 17-23 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Big-legged Bug
A large, dark coreid bug found in eastern North America with prominently expanded hind tibiae. The hind femora of males are greatly swollen with large spines. It feeds on a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
The exaggerated hind legs of males serve as weapons and signals of fitness, with larger-legged males winning more fights and mates.
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.