Lined Stink Bug vs Cuckoo Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Stink Bug | Cuckoo Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Banasa dimidiata | Bombus vestalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Apidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined Stink Bug
A small green shield-shaped stink bug with a rounded body found on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. It is a common but often overlooked native species.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent defensive odor from thoracic glands that smells strongly of cilantro or coriander.
Cuckoo Bumblebee
A social parasite that invades buff-tailed bumblebee nests, kills the queen and enslaves the workers.
Did You Know?
Enters the nest of its host species, fights and kills the queen, then forces the workers to raise her own offspring.