Barn Swallow Bug vs Western Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barn Swallow Bug | Western Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oeciacus vicarius | Agulla adnixa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Western 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.
Western Snakefly
A North American snakefly found in western forests and woodlands. Larvae develop under bark of conifers where they hunt bark beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Western snakeflies require a cold winter period to complete development, which is why they are absent from tropical regions.