European Fruit Scale vs Picromerus Predatory Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Fruit Scale | Picromerus Predatory Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parthenolecanium corni | Picromerus bidens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.
Picromerus Predatory Bug
A dark brown predatory stink bug with two prominent pronotal spines found across Europe. It is an important natural enemy of caterpillars in forests and orchards. Adults have a distinctly spiny appearance.
Did You Know?
It hunts by gripping caterpillars many times its own weight with its strong forelegs while injecting paralyzing saliva, then draining the prey over several hours.