Corsair Assassin Bug vs Pennsylvania Ambush Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsair Assassin Bug | Pennsylvania Ambush Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus hamatus | Phymata pennsylvanica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Pennsylvania Ambush Bug
A small chunky yellow and brown bug with thickened raptorial forelegs that hides in flower heads to ambush pollinators. It can capture prey many times its own size.
Did You Know?
It can capture and kill bumble bees and butterflies that are more than ten times its own weight.