Western Corsair vs Neotropical Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Corsair | Neotropical Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus thoracicus | Edessa meditabunda |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Mexico | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia |
| 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.
Neotropical Shield Bug
A medium-sized green and brown shield-shaped stink bug common in South American agriculture. It is an important pest of soybeans and other legumes.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases aldehydes from thoracic glands that smell strongly of cilantro to repel attackers.