Chinese Mantis vs Rough Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Mantis | Rough Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tenodera sinensis | Brochymena quadripustulata |
| Order | Mantodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, North America (introduced) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in North America (introduced). An ambush predator with remarkable binocular vision. Females sometimes cannibalize males after or during mating.
Did You Know?
Praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees to look over their shoulders — giving them a nearly full field of vision for hunting.
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.