Pine Shoot Beetle vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Beetle | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tomicus piniperda | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3.5–5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pine Shoot Beetle
A bark beetle that breeds in pine logs and stumps, then feeds inside live pine shoots. It is an invasive pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Adults hollow out the centers of pine shoots, causing them to break off in the wind and litter the forest floor.
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.