Rough Stink Bug vs Mantis Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rough Stink Bug | Mantis Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brochymena quadripustulata | Mantispa perla |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.