Jewel Bug vs Western Corsair
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Bug | Western Corsair |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocoris stollii | Rasahus thoracicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 18-23 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia | Western North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jewel Bug
A dazzling metallic green and red shield bug from South and Southeast Asia. Its brilliant iridescence makes it one of the most beautiful hemipterans.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration is structural rather than pigment-based, produced by nanostructures in the cuticle that reflect light.
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.