Bed Bug Hunter vs Australian Dobsonfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Bed Bug Hunter Australian Dobsonfly
Scientific Name Reduvius personatus Archichauliodes diversus
Order Hemiptera Megaloptera
Family Reduviidae Corydalidae
Size 16-19 mm 50-75 mm wingspan
Habitat Underground Forests
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe, North America Australia, New Zealand
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Bed Bug Hunter

An assassin bug whose nymph camouflages itself with dust and debris glued to its body.

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Did You Know?

Nymphs create a complete disguise coat of dust particles held by tiny hooked hairs.

Australian Dobsonfly

A large, dark dobsonfly found in clean streams across southeastern Australia. Larvae are important predators in cool forest streams.

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Did You Know?

It is found on both sides of the Tasman Sea, occurring in both Australia and New Zealand.