Corsair Assassin Bug vs Peruvian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsair Assassin Bug | Peruvian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus hamatus | Ameromyia lineata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Peru, Western South America |
| 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.
Peruvian Antlion
A neotropical antlion found in dry inter-Andean valleys and coastal deserts. Adapted to extremely arid conditions.
Did You Know?
It thrives in some of the driest deserts in South America where few other neuropterans survive.