Thistle Lace Bug vs Bed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Lace Bug | Bed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tingis cardui | Cimex lectularius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thistle Lace Bug
A small, beautifully structured lace bug found on creeping thistle. Wings have an intricate latticed pattern. Causes yellowing and stippling of thistle leaves.
Did You Know?
The extraordinary wing structure is so delicate and ornate that it inspired Victorian microscopists.
Bed Bug
Obligate blood-feeding parasites of humans. Can survive up to a year without feeding. Have made a dramatic worldwide resurgence due to pesticide resistance and increased travel.
Did You Know?
Bed bugs can survive without a blood meal for over a year and can withstand temperatures from near-freezing to 50°C, making them extraordinarily difficult to eliminate.