Bee Assassin Bug vs Western Fishfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Assassin Bug | Western Fishfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apiomerus flaviventris | Neohermes filicornis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Assassin Bug
A brightly colored assassin bug with a red and black body and a yellow underside. It specializes in ambushing bees and other flower-visiting insects by coating its forelegs with sticky plant resin. It is commonly found perched on flowers waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky plant resin to its forelegs as a natural glue trap, an extremely rare example of tool use in insects.
Western Fishfly
A western North American fishfly with feathery antennae and brownish wings. Adults are attracted to lights near streams where their larvae develop.
Did You Know?
Fishflies are distinguished from dobsonflies by their feathery antennae and lack of massive mandibles in males.