Rough Stink Bug vs Pigeon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rough Stink Bug | Pigeon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brochymena quadripustulata | Cimex columbarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.
Pigeon Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of pigeons and doves found in nest sites and dovecotes across Europe. It can bite humans in buildings with pigeon infestations.
Did You Know?
Removing pigeon nests from buildings without treating for these bugs often drives them indoors to bite residents.