Pipe-organ Mud Wasp vs Bed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pipe-organ Mud Wasp | Bed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylon figulus | Cimex lectularius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
A slender black solitary wasp that builds mud-tube nests in hollow stems and holes, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders. Named for the organ-pipe arrangement of its mud cells.
Did You Know?
Builds multiple tube-shaped mud cells arranged like the pipes of a church organ.
Bed Bug
Obligate blood-feeding parasites of humans. Can survive up to a year without feeding. Have made a dramatic worldwide resurgence due to pesticide resistance and increased travel.
Did You Know?
Bed bugs can survive without a blood meal for over a year and can withstand temperatures from near-freezing to 50°C, making them extraordinarily difficult to eliminate.