Forest Bug vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Bug | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pentatoma rufipes | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Naucoridae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Bug
A large European shield bug with distinctive red-orange legs and a small tooth on each shoulder. It is arboreal and common on deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Despite being mainly herbivorous, it occasionally turns predatory and feeds on caterpillars and other soft insects.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.