Cotton Stainer Bug vs Beautiful Snout
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Stainer Bug | Beautiful Snout |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysdercus suturellus | Hypena crassalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyrrhocoridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cotton Stainer Bug
A red and black bug that stains cotton bolls by introducing fungal spores while feeding.
Did You Know?
Aggregations of hundreds gather on fallen cotton bolls and hibiscus seed pods.
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.