Brown Stink Bug vs Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Stink Bug | Thorn-Mimic Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschistus servus | Enchenopa binotata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North 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.
Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
A small treehopper with a hump-shaped pronotum that mimics a plant thorn or bud. It is a complex of cryptic species defined by host plant preferences.
Did You Know?
It is actually a complex of multiple species that diverged by adapting to different host plants.