Eastern Bat Bug vs Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bat Bug | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex adjunctus | Aleeta curvicosta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
A large Australian cicada with a distinctive loud call and green-brown coloring. It has a characteristic curved costa on the forewing that gives it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Its loud buzzing call often begins at dawn and is one of the first sounds of an Australian summer morning in the bush.