Two-lined Spittlebug vs Bed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-lined Spittlebug | Bed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosapia bicincta | Cimex lectularius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Southern North America, Central America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-lined Spittlebug
A black spittlebug with two vivid red-orange transverse bands across its wings, common in turf grasses across the southeastern United States. Large populations can cause significant damage to lawns and pastures.
Did You Know?
Infested lawns develop a distinctive purple-striped discoloration from the toxins injected during feeding.
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.