Flower Bug vs Cederberg Heelwalker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Bug | Cederberg Heelwalker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orius insidiosus | Austrophasma cederbergense |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Anthocoridae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North and South America | Southern Africa, South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Flower Bug
A tiny predatory bug widely used in biological pest control against thrips and aphids. Despite its small size it is a voracious predator consuming dozens of prey daily.
Did You Know?
It is commercially mass-reared and sold to greenhouse growers as a living pesticide.
Cederberg Heelwalker
A predatory heelwalker found in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. It is greenish-brown and well-camouflaged among fynbos shrubs.
Did You Know?
Females eat the male after mating, similar to praying mantises, despite being in an entirely different order.