Neotropical Shield Bug vs Three-Lined Potato Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Shield Bug | Three-Lined Potato Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Edessa meditabunda | Lema daturaphila |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia | North America |
| 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.
Three-Lined Potato Beetle
A yellow-orange leaf beetle with three black stripes, resembling a smaller Colorado potato beetle. It feeds on tomatillos, ground cherries, and related plants.
Did You Know?
Like cereal leaf beetle larvae, its larvae pile their own excrement on their backs as a defensive shield.