East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier vs Cicada Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier | Cicada Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheropsophus jessoensis | Pselliopus barberi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
A large Asian bombardier beetle with an orange head and pronotum and dark blue-black elytra. It is the largest bombardier beetle in Japan and produces powerful chemical sprays.
Did You Know?
It can spray its boiling chemical defense up to 20 centimeters with a popping sound audible from several meters away, and can fire repeatedly up to 20 times before depleting its reserves.
Cicada Assassin Bug
A colorful orange and black assassin bug that specializes in hunting cicadas. It uses its powerful raptorial forelegs and venomous bite to subdue large prey.
Did You Know?
It detects cicada prey primarily through the vibrations cicadas produce when calling for mates.