Desert Stink Bug vs Oak Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Stink Bug | Oak Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa ligata | Platycotis vittata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Oak Treehopper
A colorful treehopper that feeds on oak twigs in eastern North America. Females exhibit maternal care by straddling their egg masses to protect them from parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Color morphs range from turquoise to red-orange depending on the population.