Eastern Bat Bug
Cimex adjunctus
This record describes Cimex adjunctus (species). Recorded family: Cimicidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Large infestations may occur with bat populations in the attics of buildings. Adults may move from bat roosting places in homes to occupied rooms and bite people during the night
Wikipedia reference for Cimex adjunctus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimex_adjunctus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Cimicoidea
- Family
- Cimicidae (Bed Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Cimicinae
- Genus
- Cimex
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (NF-FL to MB-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cimex adjunctus Barber 1939
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cimex adjunctus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Eastern Bat Bug (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Bat Bug
What is Eastern Bat Bug?
Eastern Bat Bug (Cimex adjunctus) is a species in the family Cimicidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Eastern Bat Bug?
adults ~6 mm
Where is Eastern Bat Bug found?
Range: e NA (NF-FL to MB-TX)