Orange-bellied Skimmer vs Bee Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange-bellied Skimmer | Bee Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula jesseana | Apiomerus flaviventris |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States, Canada | South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Orange-bellied Skimmer
A rare North American dragonfly found in acidic bog ponds and fens. It is extremely localized across scattered populations in northeastern states.
Did You Know?
It breeds only in very specific acidic water conditions that are becoming increasingly rare.
Bee Assassin Bug
A brightly colored assassin bug with a red and black body and a yellow underside. It specializes in ambushing bees and other flower-visiting insects by coating its forelegs with sticky plant resin. It is commonly found perched on flowers waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky plant resin to its forelegs as a natural glue trap, an extremely rare example of tool use in insects.