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punaise des lits

Cimex lectularius

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Hemiptera (Hemiptera)

Species

Cimex lectularius (punaise des lits)

Names in Other Languages

French punaise des lits

German Bettwanze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of punaise des lits?

The scientific name of punaise des lits is Cimex lectularius. It belongs to the genus Cimex.

What is the conservation status of punaise des lits?

punaise des lits (Cimex lectularius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does punaise des lits live?

punaise des lits is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does punaise des lits belong to?

punaise des lits (Cimex lectularius) belongs to the genus Cimex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cimicidae.

Is punaise des lits endangered?

No, punaise des lits (Cimex lectularius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does punaise des lits belong to?

punaise des lits (Cimex lectularius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of punaise des lits?

The closest relatives of punaise des lits in the genus Cimex include tropical bed bug.