Western Corsair vs Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Corsair | Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rasahus thoracicus | Corixa punctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Corixidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America, Mexico | Europe |
| 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.
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.