bed bug vs bushman's-poison
Cimex lectularius compared with Acokanthera oppositifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bed bug | bushman's-poison |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Cimicidae | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Cimex | Acokanthera |
| Species | Cimex lectularius | Acokanthera oppositifolia |
Conservation Status
bed bug
LC — Least Concernbushman's-poison
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bed bug | bushman's-poison |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
bed bug
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
bushman's-poison
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
bed bug
The Bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is a species in the genus Cimex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
bushman's-poison
The Bushman's-poison (Acokanthera oppositifolia) is a species in the genus Acokanthera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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