Two-spotted Stink Bug vs Caterpillar Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Stink Bug | Caterpillar Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perillus bioculatus | Lydella thompsoni |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Stink Bug
A colorful predatory stink bug with bold red or orange and black markings. It is particularly valued for its appetite for Colorado potato beetle larvae. The color pattern is variable but always includes two dark spots on the pronotum.
Did You Know?
It can consume up to 100 Colorado potato beetle eggs per day, making it one of the most effective natural predators of this major crop pest.
Caterpillar Tachinid
A small gray parasitic fly that attacks European corn borer larvae. It was introduced to North America as a biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Females deposit live larvae rather than eggs directly onto the host caterpillar.