Lined Stink Bug vs Eastern Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Stink Bug | Eastern Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Banasa dimidiata | Cimex adjunctus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined Stink Bug
A small green shield-shaped stink bug with a rounded body found on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. It is a common but often overlooked native species.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent defensive odor from thoracic glands that smells strongly of cilantro or coriander.
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.