Eastern Bat Bug vs Southern House Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bat Bug | Southern House Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimex adjunctus | Culex quinquefasciatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Tropics and subtropics 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.
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.