Stink Bug vs Anaxibia Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug | Anaxibia Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chinavia hilaris | Morpho anaxibia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 13-19 mm | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South America (Brazil - southeastern Atlantic Forest) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Stink Bug
A bright green shield bug common across North America, formerly known as Acrosternum hilare. It has narrow orange-yellow borders along the body margins. It is a pest of soybeans, cotton, and various fruit crops.
Did You Know?
It was recently reclassified from the genus Acrosternum to Chinavia based on molecular studies, causing much confusion among pest management professionals.
Anaxibia Morpho
An Atlantic Forest endemic Morpho butterfly with blue upperwings bordered by broad black margins containing white spots. The underside is intricately patterned with brown, red, and silver markings. It is considered vulnerable due to extensive deforestation of its restricted habitat.
Did You Know?
This species is restricted entirely to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the most threatened biomes on Earth with less than 12% of original cover remaining.