Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena pumila | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle found on composite flowers in summer. Larvae develop in plant stems. One of the smallest and most frequently encountered mordellid species.
Did You Know?
So small that it can hide inside individual florets of composite flower heads.
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.