Western Corsair vs Ant Nest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Corsair | Ant Nest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus thoracicus | Paussus favieri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western North America, Mexico | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Ant Nest Beetle
A bizarre reddish-brown beetle with swollen club-shaped antennae that lives inside ant nests. It mimics ant chemical signals to avoid detection.
Did You Know?
It secretes chemicals from its antennae that drug the ants into a stupor allowing it to freely eat their brood.