Torpedo Bug vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Torpedo Bug | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siphanta hebes | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii (invasive) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Torpedo Bug
A bright green flatid planthopper with an elongated torpedo-shaped body profile when wings are folded. It is native to Australia and has been introduced to various Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
In Hawaii, where it was accidentally introduced, it became a minor pest of macadamia nut trees and ornamental plants but is now largely controlled by natural enemies.
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.