Two-spotted Stink Bug vs Gulf Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Stink Bug | Gulf Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perillus bioculatus | Dione vanillae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 60-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America, Central America, South 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.
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.