Sloe Bug vs Pigeon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sloe Bug | Pigeon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolycoris baccarum | Cimex columbarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sloe Bug
A medium-sized, purplish-brown shield bug with distinctive black and white banded antennae and a hairy body. It is common across Europe and feeds on a wide range of plants including sloe, hawthorn, and raspberry. The body has a dense covering of fine hairs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hairiest shield bugs in Europe, covered in a dense fur of fine hairs that gives it a distinctly fuzzy appearance under magnification.
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.