Bat Bug
Cimex pilosellus
This record describes Cimex pilosellus (species). Recorded family: Cimicidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished from C. lectularius by long setae on the body of the adult and large nymphs; and thorax extends forward on sides of the head occasionally feeds on people
Wikipedia reference for Cimex pilosellus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_bug.
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
Habitat
may spread to occupied rooms in houses
Geographic Range
w. NA (AK-SK & w. US)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cimex pilosellus (Horváth 1910)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cimex pilosellus. 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 Bat Bug (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bat Bug
What is Bat Bug?
Bat Bug (Cimex pilosellus) is a species in the family Cimicidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Bat Bug?
distinguished from C. lectularius by long setae on the body of the adult and large nymphs; and thorax extends forward on sides of the head
Where is Bat Bug found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | may spread to occupied rooms in houses |
| Range | w. NA (AK-SK & w. US) |