Fairy Wasp vs South American Brown Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairy Wasp | South American Brown Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kikiki huna | Euschistus heros |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 0.13-0.18 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Oceania | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Fairy Wasp
One of the smallest known insects in the world at just 0.15 millimeters long.
Did You Know?
It is smaller than some single-celled protozoans.
South American Brown Stink Bug
A dull brown shield bug and the most economically damaging stink bug in Brazilian soybean agriculture. It feeds on developing seed pods, causing major yield losses.
Did You Know?
A single bug feeding on a soybean pod for just one day can reduce seed weight by up to 20 percent.