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What is Cimex hemipterus?

What is Cimex hemipterus?

Cimex Hemipterus (Tropical Bed Bug) is mostly found in the tropical regions between thirty degrees north and south of the equator. It is why it is at times referred to as the the tropical bed bug. Cimex Hemipterus. Adult tropical bed bugs are reddish-brown and can reach up to 8millimeters in length.

What does Cimex lectularius look like?

Cimex lectularius. The two most common species of bed bugs implicated in human infestations are Cimex lectularius and C. hemipterus; the former of which is cosmopolitan, and the latter being found mostly in the tropics and sub-tropics. Adults are on average 5 mm long, oval-shaped and dorso-ventrally flattened.

What is the difference between lectularius and C hemipterus?

The lectularius species is the commonest and they seem to have reemerged in the period after 1950s. They cause a lot of trouble in homes, hotels, offices and even the public transport. [2] The C. hemipterus is a new species that seems to be emerging and it causes a lot of trouble as well.

Where can I find C hemipterus in the world?

[2] The C. hemipterus is a new species that seems to be emerging and it causes a lot of trouble as well. They majorly found in the regions of the earth that surround the equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south.