Brown Stink Bug vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Stink Bug | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschistus servus | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Stink Bug
A dull brownish shield bug common throughout North America. It has a typical pentatomid shape with slightly pointed shoulders. It is a significant pest of cotton, soybeans, and corn.
Did You Know?
This species overwinters as an adult under leaf litter and can survive temperatures well below freezing.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.