Neotropical Shield Bug vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Shield Bug | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Edessa meditabunda | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Naucoridae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Shield Bug
A medium-sized green and brown shield-shaped stink bug common in South American agriculture. It is an important pest of soybeans and other legumes.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases aldehydes from thoracic glands that smell strongly of cilantro to repel attackers.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.