Planthopper vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Planthopper | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Flatida rosea | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Planthopper
A delicate, pinkish-white planthopper that closely resembles a flower petal when resting on vegetation. Nymphs produce waxy white filaments from their abdomens.
Did You Know?
When a group of these pink planthoppers cluster together on a branch, they collectively resemble a flower cluster, creating a communal camouflage display.
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.