Say's Stink Bug vs Dionysius Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Stink Bug | Dionysius Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa sayi | Golofa porteri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 35-70 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Dionysius Beetle
A striking rhinoceros beetle with an extremely long, slender head horn. Males joust by interlocking horns and wrestling.
Did You Know?
Their elongated horns are used like fencing swords rather than for lifting opponents.