Neotropical Cotton Stainer vs Bordered Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Cotton Stainer | Bordered Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysdercus peruvianus | Largus californicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pyrrhocoridae | Largidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Cotton Stainer
A bright red and black seed bug that feeds on cotton bolls and malvaceous plants. Its feeding stains cotton fibers, reducing commercial value.
Did You Know?
Its vivid red and black warning colors advertise chemical defenses that make it taste repulsive to bird predators.
Bordered Plant Bug
A dark blue-black bug with bright orange margins common in arid parts of California. Nymphs are iridescent blue and gather in large groups.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cluster in spectacular iridescent blue groups that can number in the hundreds on a single plant.