Fruit Fly vs Western Corsair
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fruit Fly | Western Corsair |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drosophila melanogaster | Rasahus thoracicus |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Drosophilidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 18-23 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Western North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.
Western Corsair
A large, dark brown assassin bug found in western North America that occasionally enters homes and can deliver an intensely painful bite. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights. It preys on a variety of insects around buildings.
Did You Know?
Its bite is so painful that it is sometimes mistaken for a scorpion sting, and the pain can persist for hours, earning it frequent complaints to pest control services.