Corsair Assassin Bug vs Kaempfer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsair Assassin Bug | Kaempfer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus hamatus | Platypleura kaempferi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.