Barn Swallow Bug vs Mountain Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barn Swallow Bug | Mountain Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oeciacus vicarius | Derephysia foliacea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 2-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Mediterranean mountains |
| 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.
Mountain Lace Bug
A tiny bug with lace-like wing patterns found on alpine herbs. Its transparent, sculptured wings are remarkably ornate under magnification.
Did You Know?
Its wings have an intricate net-like structure that looks like fine lacework.