Say's Stink Bug vs Desert Coreid

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Say's Stink Bug Desert Coreid
Scientific Name Chlorochroa sayi Mozena obtusa
Order Hemiptera Hemiptera
Family Pentatomidae Coreidae
Size 13-17 mm 18-24 mm
Habitat Farmland Deserts & Drylands
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions North America North America
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.

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Did You Know?

It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.

Desert Coreid

A broad, dark leaf-footed bug found on mesquite and acacia in desert habitats. It sucks sap from developing seed pods.

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Did You Know?

When disturbed, it releases a strong almond-like scent from its scent glands.