bed bug vs North American least shrew
Cimex lectularius compared with Cryptotis parva
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bed bug | North American least shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Cimicidae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Cimex | Cryptotis |
| Species | Cimex lectularius | Cryptotis parva |
Evolutionary Relationship
bed bug and North American least shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
bed bug
LC — Least ConcernNorth American least shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bed bug | North American least shrew |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
North American least shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
North American least shrew
No description available.
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