Lined Stink Bug vs Tropical Bed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Stink Bug | Tropical Bed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Banasa dimidiata | Cimex hemipterus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America | Southeast Asia, Africa, South 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.
Tropical Bed Bug
A tropical relative of the common bed bug that also feeds on human blood. It is the dominant bed bug species in many parts of the tropics.
Did You Know?
It can hybridize with the common bed bug in laboratory settings, though hybrids are infertile.