Insect
Bed Bug
The blood-feeding pest of mattresses worldwide
Order Hemiptera
Hemiptera is a taxonomic order in the class Insecta. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Bed Bug and Cicada. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Hemiptera species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Bug Cimex lectularius | 0 g | 1 cm | 0 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America | Not Evaluated |
| Cicada Cicadidae | 2 g | 4 cm | 5 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
