Rough Stink Bug vs Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rough Stink Bug | Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brochymena quadripustulata | Ontholestes tessellatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.
Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle
A large rove beetle covered in a mosaic of golden and dark brown hairs. It frequents dung and carrion where it preys on fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its tessellated hair pattern acts as camouflage against the mottled surfaces of dung and decaying matter.