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Batbugs? - Cimex
Copyright © 2012 Cam Lay

Batbugs? - Cimex
Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA
February 28, 2012
Compared to a known bedbug (on the left; batbug on the right)

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Batbugs? - Cimex pilosellus Batbugs? - Cimex Batbugs? - Cimex
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Contributed by Cam Lay on 2 March, 2012 - 10:14am
Last updated 2 March, 2012 - 12:26pm

comparing species
I don't see a problem with putting two species side-by-side that are morphologically similar. It's good for diagnostic comparisons, especially when working with species of public health concern.
… Blaine Mathison, 2 March, 2012 - 2:22pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Cimex pilosellus.
… John R. Maxwell, 2 March, 2012 - 12:26pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 2 March, 2012 - 12:23pm login or register to post comments

Please don't mix species together
I assume they have different collection locations and dates. They can't be placed in the guide on a species page because they are different species. We don't even want people linking images of 2 different bugs together. Pick one bug and do a series, then pick another bug.
… John R. Maxwell, 2 March, 2012 - 11:53am login or register to post comments

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