Desert Leaf-Footed Bug vs Say's Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Leaf-Footed Bug | Say's Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Narnia femorata | Chlorochroa sayi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Leaf-Footed Bug
A gray-brown bug with expanded hind legs found on cacti in the American Southwest. Males use their enlarged legs to wrestle rival males for mates.
Did You Know?
Males with better nutrition as juveniles develop larger hind legs and win more fights for female access.
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.