Milkweed Assassin Bug vs Sycamore Seed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milkweed Assassin Bug | Sycamore Seed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zelus longipes | Belonochilus numenius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Lygaeidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | North 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.
Sycamore Seed Bug
A seed bug native to North America that feeds exclusively on sycamore seeds. It has recently invaded Europe where it spread rapidly.
Did You Know?
This species was first detected in Europe in 2008 and has since spread across the continent in less than a decade.