Creeping Water Bug vs Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creeping Water Bug | Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ilyocoris cimicoides | Reduvius tabulensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Naucoridae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.
Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
A rare assassin bug found only on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It preys on small invertebrates among the fynbos vegetation.
Did You Know?
Table Mountain's summit is home to numerous species found nowhere else due to its long isolation.