Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid vs Dark Kissing Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid | Dark Kissing Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelges cooleyi | Panstrongylus megistus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Adelgidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 26-34 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid
A gall-forming adelgid that alternates between spruce and Douglas-fir. Cone-shaped galls on spruce tips are its most recognizable sign.
Did You Know?
The pineapple-shaped galls it forms on spruce tips are often mistaken for small cones.
Dark Kissing Bug
A large triatomine bug and important Chagas disease vector in Brazil. It has adapted to live in both sylvatic and domestic environments.
Did You Know?
It was the triatomine species Carlos Chagas used when he first discovered the disease that bears his name.