Say's Stink Bug vs Big-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Stink Bug | Big-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa sayi | Pipunculus campestris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Pipunculidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.