Black Slip Wasp vs Corsair Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Corsair Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Rasahus hamatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
Corsair Assassin Bug
A nocturnal assassin bug found across the Americas that is attracted to lights. Its painful bite is often mistaken for a kissing bug attack.
Did You Know?
It is frequently attracted to porch lights and can deliver one of the most painful bites of any North American insect.