Lined Stink Bug vs European Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Stink Bug | European Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Banasa dimidiata | Cimex pipistrelli |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America | Europe |
| 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.
European Bat Bug
A cimicid bug that parasitizes pipistrelle and other bat species across Europe. It may invade living spaces when bats vacate roost sites.
Did You Know?
When their bat hosts leave a roost seasonally, they may wander into occupied rooms seeking alternative blood meals.