Eastern Bat Bug vs Chilli Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bat Bug | Chilli Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex adjunctus | Scirtothrips dorsalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania |
| 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.
Chilli Thrips
A tiny pale yellow thrips that is an invasive pest of peppers, strawberries, and ornamental plants. It causes severe scarring and distortion of new growth.
Did You Know?
Chilli thrips are so tiny that they can pass through standard window screens, making them very difficult to exclude from greenhouses.