Sycamore Seed Bug vs African Cotton Stainer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sycamore Seed Bug | African Cotton Stainer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Belonochilus numenius | Dysdercus fasciatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Pyrrhocoridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 13-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sycamore Seed Bug
A seed bug native to North America that feeds exclusively on sycamore seeds. It has recently invaded Europe where it spread rapidly.
Did You Know?
This species was first detected in Europe in 2008 and has since spread across the continent in less than a decade.
African Cotton Stainer
A vividly red and black pyrrhocorid bug that is a significant pest of cotton across tropical Africa. It aggregates in large numbers on cotton plants where it feeds on developing bolls. The bold coloration signals its unpalatability to birds.
Did You Know?
Large mating aggregations of hundreds of individuals form dense red clusters on cotton plants, making them highly conspicuous to farmers.