Desert Stink Bug vs Desert Threadtail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Stink Bug | Desert Threadtail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa ligata | Protoneuridae sp. |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Desert Stink Bug
A green shield bug with a distinctive orange or red border found in arid western North America. It feeds on a variety of desert shrubs and weeds.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands that smells like cilantro to some people.
Desert Threadtail Damselfly
A tiny, thread-thin damselfly found near desert springs and oases. It has one of the most restricted habitats of any dragonfly, depending on permanent desert water.
Did You Know?
Some desert threadtails exist in populations of fewer than 100 individuals at a single spring.