Barn Swallow Bug vs Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barn Swallow Bug | Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oeciacus vicarius | Tessaratoma papillosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Tessaratomidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South and Southeast Asia, China |
| 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.
Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
A very large, robust shield bug that is a serious pest of lychee and longan trees in Asia. Adults are yellowish-brown and can spray a caustic defensive fluid. It is one of the largest true bugs in the Hemiptera order.
Did You Know?
It can spray a caustic chemical from its thoracic glands that causes intense burning pain and temporary blindness if it contacts the eyes of a predator or person.