Ruddy Darter vs Eastern Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruddy Darter | Eastern Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum sanguineum | Cimex adjunctus |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 34-39mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ruddy Darter
A small dragonfly where mature males turn deep blood-red with a distinctly club-shaped abdomen. Females remain golden-yellow. It has entirely black legs unlike similar species.
Did You Know?
Pairs mate in flight, forming a heart-shaped wheel, then the female flicks eggs onto water while still attached to the male.
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.