Western Corsair vs Angola White Lady Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Corsair | Angola White Lady Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus thoracicus | Graphium angolanus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Mexico | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Angola White Lady Swallowtail
A large swallowtail with black-and-white banded wings and a distinctive tail on each hindwing. It is a strong flier found in woodland and forest-savanna mosaic. Males are attracted to wet soil.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can fly long distances between forest patches, helping to maintain genetic connectivity among fragmented populations.