Common Water Strider vs Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Water Strider | Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquarius remigis | Halyomorpha halys |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Gerridae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout North America | Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Water Strider
A slender dark brown insect that skates across the surface of streams and ponds using water surface tension. Its long middle and hind legs distribute its weight over the water film.
Did You Know?
Tiny hydrophobic hairs on its legs trap air and repel water, allowing it to stand on the surface without breaking through.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
A shield-shaped brown bug with marbled patterning and distinctive white-banded antennae. Native to East Asia, it has become a devastating invasive agricultural pest on multiple continents.
Did You Know?
This stink bug releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands when disturbed, and a single house can harbor over 25,000 overwintering adults in its wall voids.