Poultry Bug vs Uhler's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poultry Bug | Uhler's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematosiphon inodorus | Parcoblatta uhleriana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cimicidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Uhler's Wood Cockroach
A medium-sized native wood cockroach found in the eastern United States. Males are strong fliers while females are brachypterous.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Philip Reese Uhler, who studied Hemiptera and other insect orders in the 1800s.