Dark Kissing Bug vs Northern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Kissing Bug | Northern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panstrongylus megistus | Aedes hexodontus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Northern House Mosquito
A dark-colored Arctic mosquito with distinctive banding on the abdomen. It breeds in tundra pools and is a major pest species in northern regions. Females are aggressive biters, active even in cool temperatures.
Did You Know?
This species can complete its entire larval development in as little as two weeks in the continuous daylight of Arctic summer.