Barn Swallow Bug vs Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barn Swallow Bug | Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oeciacus vicarius | Aedes triseriatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Barn Swallow Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of cliff swallows and barn swallows in North America. It can bite humans in buildings after swallow nests are abandoned.
Did You Know?
Swallow colonies may abandon heavily infested nesting sites and relocate to parasite-free locations.
Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito
A forest mosquito that breeds in water-filled tree holes and discarded tires. It is the primary vector of La Crosse encephalitis virus in North America.
Did You Know?
It can transmit La Crosse virus directly to its offspring through transovarial transmission.