Common Flower Bug vs Barn Swallow Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Flower Bug | Barn Swallow Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocoris nemorum | Oeciacus vicarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Anthocoridae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Flower Bug
A tiny brown bug that is a voracious predator of aphids, mites and psyllids. An important biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size it can consume dozens of aphids per day and is widely used in integrated pest management.
Barn Swallow Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of cliff swallows and barn swallows in North America. It can bite humans in buildings after swallow nests are abandoned.
Did You Know?
Swallow colonies may abandon heavily infested nesting sites and relocate to parasite-free locations.