Eastern Bat Bug vs Latreille's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bat Bug | Latreille's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex adjunctus | Theretra latreillii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 55-70 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia, New Guinea, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Latreille's Hawk Moth
A medium-sized hawk moth with olive-brown forewings bearing a distinctive pale stripe. It is common in eastern Australia where its caterpillars feed on grape and ornamental vines.
Did You Know?
In Australia, this moth is commonly known as the 'grapevine hawk moth' and is one of the most frequently encountered sphingids in suburban Sydney.