Thread-legged Bug vs Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-legged Bug | Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emesaya brevipennis | Nepa cinerea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thread-legged Bug
An extremely slender assassin bug with stick-like legs that hunts in spider webs. It plucks web strands to lure spiders close enough to seize and consume them.
Did You Know?
It invades spider webs and mimics trapped prey vibrations to lure the resident spider within striking distance.
Water Scorpion
A flat aquatic bug that lurks in shallow water resembling a dead leaf. It breathes through a long tail-like siphon that breaks the water surface.
Did You Know?
Despite its name and scorpion-like raptorial forelegs, the water scorpion is a weak swimmer and instead ambushes prey from vegetation.