South American Leaf-Footed Bug vs Neotropical Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Leaf-Footed Bug | Neotropical Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoglossus zonatus | Buenoa antigone |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Americas from the United States through Argentina | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Neotropical Backswimmer
A small aquatic bug that swims upside-down using its long oar-like hind legs. Its pale ventral surface provides camouflage when viewed from below against the sky.
Did You Know?
It carries a silvery air bubble on its belly that functions like a physical gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the water.