Say's Stink Bug vs Tropical Bed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Stink Bug | Tropical Bed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa sayi | Cimex hemipterus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Africa, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Tropical Bed Bug
A tropical relative of the common bed bug that also feeds on human blood. It is the dominant bed bug species in many parts of the tropics.
Did You Know?
It can hybridize with the common bed bug in laboratory settings, though hybrids are infertile.