Desert Stink Bug vs Korean Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Stink Bug | Korean Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa ligata | Laccotrephes japonensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Korean Water Scorpion
A flat, leaf-shaped aquatic predator found in Japan and Korea. Despite its name, it is not a true scorpion but a true bug with raptorial forelegs. Breathes through a siphon-like tail appendage.
Did You Know?
The long breathing siphon at the rear works like a snorkel, allowing the water scorpion to breathe while remaining submerged and hidden among leaf litter.