Deraeocoris Plant Bug vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Deraeocoris Plant Bug | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deraeocoris ruber | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Miridae | Naucoridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Deraeocoris Plant Bug
A small, shiny dark reddish-brown to black predatory plant bug found across Europe. It feeds on aphids, spider mites, and psyllids on various trees and shrubs. The coloration is highly variable, ranging from red to nearly black.
Did You Know?
Its extreme color variation confused early taxonomists who described several different species that were later found to be a single, highly polymorphic species.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.