Red Admiral vs Eastern Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Admiral | Eastern Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa atalanta | Cimex adjunctus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 56-62 mm wingspan | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, North Africa, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Admiral
A bold black butterfly with red-orange bands and white spots, commonly seen in gardens. It is a strong migrant and occasional overwinterer.
Did You Know?
In autumn it is strongly attracted to fermenting fallen fruit and can become intoxicated on the alcohol.
Eastern Bat Bug
A blood-feeding ectoparasite primarily of bats in eastern North America. It can bite humans when bat colonies are removed from buildings.
Did You Know?
It is nearly indistinguishable from the common bed bug and requires microscopic examination to tell apart.