Poultry Bug vs Derbid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poultry Bug | Derbid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematosiphon inodorus | Anotia bonnetii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Derbidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Poultry Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of poultry native to North America that is closely related to bed bugs. Heavy infestations can cause anemia and reduced egg production in chickens.
Did You Know?
Its natural hosts are cliff-nesting raptors, but it has adapted to parasitize domestic poultry.
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.