Hawthorn Shieldbug vs Scentless Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawthorn Shieldbug | Scentless Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale | Jadera haematoloma |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Acanthosomatidae | Rhopalidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hawthorn Shieldbug
A large green-and-red shieldbug common on hawthorn trees across Europe. It produces a strong, pungent smell from thoracic scent glands when handled.
Did You Know?
Its red-tipped abdomen peeking out from under the green wings gives it the memorable alternative name 'red-rumped shieldbug.'
Scentless Plant Bug
A red-eyed black and red bug that forms enormous aggregations on golden rain trees and other soapberry family plants. Despite its common name, it belongs to the scentless plant bug family. It is completely harmless to humans and structures.
Did You Know?
Populations feeding on different host plants have evolved different beak lengths matched to seed size, providing a textbook example of rapid natural selection.