Negro Bug vs Barn Swallow Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Negro Bug | Barn Swallow Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyreocoris scarabaeoides | Oeciacus vicarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Thyreocoridae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Negro Bug
A tiny shiny black hemispherical bug that looks like a miniature beetle. It feeds on violets and strawberries.
Did You Know?
So strongly resembles a tiny beetle that it is frequently misidentified and overlooked by bug enthusiasts.
Barn Swallow Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of cliff swallows and barn swallows in North America. It can bite humans in buildings after swallow nests are abandoned.
Did You Know?
Swallow colonies may abandon heavily infested nesting sites and relocate to parasite-free locations.