South American Brown Stink Bug vs Seven-spotted Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute South American Brown Stink Bug Seven-spotted Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Euschistus heros Chrysopa septempunctata
Order Hemiptera Neuroptera
Family Pentatomidae Chrysopidae
Size 10-13 mm 14-18 mm wingspan
Habitat Underground Underground
Diet Seed Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia Europe, Central Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

South American Brown Stink Bug

A dull brown shield bug and the most economically damaging stink bug in Brazilian soybean agriculture. It feeds on developing seed pods, causing major yield losses.

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Did You Know?

A single bug feeding on a soybean pod for just one day can reduce seed weight by up to 20 percent.

Seven-spotted Green Lacewing

A green lacewing marked with seven dark spots on its head. Common across Europe and temperate Asia in vegetated habitats.

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Did You Know?

The seven head spots are used to distinguish it from over a dozen similar European species.