Milkweed Assassin Bug vs Hagen's Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milkweed Assassin Bug | Hagen's Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zelus longipes | Coniopteryx hageniana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 3-4 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Milkweed Assassin Bug
A slender, brightly colored assassin bug with red and black markings. It is a generalist predator common in gardens and agricultural fields.
Did You Know?
It coats its legs with sticky resin to trap small insects, functioning as a living flypaper strip.
Hagen's Dustywing
A minute dustywing found across Europe and known for its effectiveness against orchard mites. Easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, it can consume dozens of mites per day.