Coreid Bug vs Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coreid Bug | Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thasus neocalifornicus | Notonecta glauca |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 14-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coreid Bug
One of the largest leaf-footed bugs in North America with vivid nymph coloration.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are brilliant metallic blue and red before turning drab brown as adults.
Backswimmer
An aquatic bug that swims upside down just beneath the water surface, using its long hind legs as oars. Its back is keeled like a boat hull and pale-colored for camouflage when viewed from below.
Did You Know?
Backswimmers swim inverted with their pale backs facing downward, providing counter-shading camouflage against the bright sky when predators look up from below.