Diamond-Backed Spittlebug vs Predatory Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamond-Backed Spittlebug | Predatory Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepyronia quadrangularis | Eocanthecona furcellata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | South and Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Diamond-Backed Spittlebug
A North American spittlebug with a distinctive diamond-shaped pale mark on its back. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Did You Know?
Its preference for wetland habitats makes it one of the few spittlebugs commonly found in bogs and fens.
Predatory Stink Bug
A medium-sized predatory shield bug used as a biological control agent in Asia and Australia. It feeds on caterpillars and other pest insects in cotton and vegetable crops. Adults are brown with an elongated head.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in insectaries and released into cotton fields as a biological control agent against Helicoverpa bollworm, one of the world's worst crop pests.