Bed Bug vs Buff Arches
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bed Bug | Buff Arches |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex lectularius | Habrosyne pyritoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 38-43 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Buff Arches
A moth with intricate grey, white, and buff patterns creating a complex marbled effect on its forewings. It is closely related to the peach blossom and shares its bramble association.
Did You Know?
Its wing pattern is so complex that no simple description captures it, leading some to call it 'baroque'.