Pizarro Beetle vs Lined Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pizarro Beetle | Lined Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Golofa pizarro | Banasa dimidiata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 30-65 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America | Eastern and central North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pizarro Beetle
A large neotropical rhinoceros beetle with a distinctively curved head horn. Found at moderate to high elevations.
Did You Know?
Males have been observed jousting on vertical tree trunks, trying to pry each other off the bark.
Lined Stink Bug
A small green shield-shaped stink bug with a rounded body found on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. It is a common but often overlooked native species.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent defensive odor from thoracic glands that smells strongly of cilantro or coriander.