Glassy-winged Sharpshooter vs Pigeon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glassy-winged Sharpshooter | Pigeon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Homalodisca vitripennis | Cimex columbarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 12-14 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern US, California, introduced to Tahiti and Hawaii | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper that spreads Pierce's disease bacteria devastating to grapevines. It feeds on xylem sap and can process 300 times its body weight in fluid daily.
Did You Know?
It excretes so much liquid while feeding that it produces a fine rain beneath infested plants.
Pigeon Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of pigeons and doves found in nest sites and dovecotes across Europe. It can bite humans in buildings with pigeon infestations.
Did You Know?
Removing pigeon nests from buildings without treating for these bugs often drives them indoors to bite residents.