Gulf Fritillary vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gulf Fritillary | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dione vanillae | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 60-95 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.