Mexican Kissing Bug vs Feather-Legged Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Kissing Bug | Feather-Legged Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triatoma dimidiata | Ptilocnemus lemur |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 24-32 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mexican Kissing Bug
A major Chagas disease vector in Central America and Mexico found in both domestic and peridomestic habitats. Adults are attracted to lights and can fly into homes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few triatomine species that regularly invades homes by flying toward artificial lights.
Feather-Legged Assassin Bug
An Australian assassin bug with bizarre feathery hind legs used to lure ant prey. It waves its feathered legs near ant trails to attract victims.
Did You Know?
It dangles its feathery hind legs like fishing lures to attract ants, which it then seizes and devours.