Japanese Green Stink Bug vs Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Green Stink Bug | Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nezara antennata | Reduvius tabulensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Japanese Green Stink Bug
A bright green shield bug common across Japan and Korea. Changes color to brown in autumn as a seasonal camouflage adaptation. A pest of soybeans and other crops.
Did You Know?
This stink bug undergoes a remarkable seasonal color change, turning from bright green in summer to reddish-brown in autumn, triggered by day length.
Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
A rare assassin bug found only on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It preys on small invertebrates among the fynbos vegetation.
Did You Know?
Table Mountain's summit is home to numerous species found nowhere else due to its long isolation.