Eastern Bat Bug vs Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bat Bug | Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex adjunctus | Myzus persicae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Bat Bug
A blood-feeding ectoparasite primarily of bats in eastern North America. It can bite humans when bat colonies are removed from buildings.
Did You Know?
It is nearly indistinguishable from the common bed bug and requires microscopic examination to tell apart.
Aphid
Tiny sap-sucking insects with extraordinary reproduction. Can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis) and give birth to live young that are already pregnant, telescoping generations.
Did You Know?
Aphids can telescope generations — a female can contain a developing daughter, who already has a developing granddaughter inside her, all without mating.