Water Boatman vs Bronze Orange Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Boatman | Bronze Orange Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corixa punctata | Musgraveia sulciventris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Tessaratomidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Boatman
A small, oval aquatic bug with oar-like hind legs fringed with swimming hairs. Unlike most aquatic bugs, water boatmen are primarily herbivores that scrape algae from underwater surfaces.
Did You Know?
Male water boatmen produce the loudest sound relative to body size of any animal on Earth, singing at 99 decibels by rubbing a ridge on their genitalia against their abdomen.
Bronze Orange Bug
A large, bronze-colored shield bug that is a pest of citrus trees in eastern Australia. Nymphs are bright green and change to bronze as they mature. It can squirt a foul-smelling, burning liquid at perceived threats.
Did You Know?
Its defensive spray can cause skin burns and temporary blindness, and Australian gardeners are advised to wear eye protection when handling infested citrus trees.