Bed Bug vs Abedus Giant Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bed Bug | Abedus Giant Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex lectularius | Abedus herberti |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Belostomatidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southwestern United States, northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bed Bug
Obligate blood-feeding parasites of humans. Can survive up to a year without feeding. Have made a dramatic worldwide resurgence due to pesticide resistance and increased travel.
Did You Know?
Bed bugs can survive without a blood meal for over a year and can withstand temperatures from near-freezing to 50°C, making them extraordinarily difficult to eliminate.
Abedus Giant Water Bug
A medium-sized, broad-bodied giant water bug found in streams and springs of the American Southwest. Males are well known for their egg-brooding behavior, carrying eggs on their backs. It is adapted to flowing water habitats.
Did You Know?
It has been a model organism for studying sexual selection because females compete aggressively for males, who are a limited resource due to their extended parental care duties.