Birch Catkin Bug vs Dark Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Catkin Bug | Dark Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kleidocerys resedae | Incisitermes fruticavus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, northern Asia, North America | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Birch Catkin Bug
A small, oval brown seed bug that feeds on birch and alder catkins. It is very common in northern Europe and can form large swarms in autumn. It sometimes enters buildings in large numbers seeking overwintering shelter.
Did You Know?
In autumn, enormous swarms of thousands can descend on buildings near birch trees, alarming homeowners despite the bugs being completely harmless.
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.