Rough Stink Bug vs South American Leaf-Footed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rough Stink Bug | South American Leaf-Footed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brochymena quadripustulata | Leptoglossus zonatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Americas from the United States through Argentina |
| 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.
South American Leaf-Footed Bug
A brown coreid bug with expanded leaf-like hind tibiae and a pale zigzag band across the forewings. It is a significant pest of corn, citrus, and pomegranates.
Did You Know?
Its flattened hind leg expansions may serve to mimic leaf fragments or to intimidate rivals during territorial displays.