Brown Stink Bug vs Jamaican Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Stink Bug | Jamaican Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschistus servus | Pyrophorus noctilucus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Jamaican Click Beetle
The brightest bioluminescent insect known. Indigenous peoples used them as temporary lanterns by placing several in a jar. Two light organs on the thorax glow intense green.
Did You Know?
This click beetle is so bright that indigenous Caribbean people used them as living lanterns — a few beetles in a perforated gourd could light a room or mark a path.