Bed Bug vs Redeye Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bed Bug | Redeye Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex lectularius | Psaltoda moerens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Australia |
| 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.
Redeye Cicada
A striking Australian cicada with bright red eyes and a dark body. Large choruses create a deafening noise in urban and suburban areas.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.