Forest Bug vs Florida Leaf-footed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Bug | Florida Leaf-footed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pentatoma rufipes | Acanthocephala femorata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| 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.
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.