Koa Bug vs Cinnamon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Koa Bug | Cinnamon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coleotichus blackburniae | Corizus hyoscyami |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scutelleridae | Rhopalidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Koa Bug
A colorful jewel bug endemic to Hawaii with metallic green, gold, and red coloring. It feeds on koa and other native trees.
Did You Know?
Invasive parasitoid wasps have drastically reduced its numbers across the Hawaiian Islands.
Cinnamon Bug
A bright red-and-black scentless plant bug that mimics fire bugs and other aposematic insects. Despite its warning coloration, it is harmless and feeds on the seeds of various weedy plants.
Did You Know?
It is often mistaken for the unrelated fire bug due to its similar red-and-black pattern, a likely case of Mullerian mimicry.