Thread-legged Bug vs Neotropical Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-legged Bug | Neotropical Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emesaya brevipennis | Edessa meditabunda |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thread-legged Bug
An extremely slender assassin bug with stick-like legs that hunts in spider webs. It plucks web strands to lure spiders close enough to seize and consume them.
Did You Know?
It invades spider webs and mimics trapped prey vibrations to lure the resident spider within striking distance.
Neotropical Shield Bug
A medium-sized green and brown shield-shaped stink bug common in South American agriculture. It is an important pest of soybeans and other legumes.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases aldehydes from thoracic glands that smell strongly of cilantro to repel attackers.