Florida Leaf-footed Bug vs South American Brown Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Leaf-footed Bug | South American Brown Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala femorata | Euschistus heros |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Florida Leaf-footed Bug
A large robust coreid bug with distinctive leaf-like expansions on its hind tibiae. It is dark brown to black with slightly expanded pronotal margins. Males possess greatly enlarged hind femora used in intrasexual combat.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it can release a pungent spray from scent glands that smells like rotten almonds and can stain skin temporarily.
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.