THE BED-BUG 



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hood of dove-cotes, and under martins' and swallows' 

 nests. 



Besides these, another insect (Fig. 100) is, in its larval 

 condition, sometimes confounded with the bed-bug. It 

 is commonly found in barns amongst the miscellaneous 

 rubbish that accumulates on the 

 floor, as well as under and around 

 haystacks, &c. It is called Lyctocoris 

 campestris, and is an outdoor insect, 

 and may be found in hedges amongst 

 dead leaves and other debris. In its 

 perfect condition (Fig. 101) it could 

 not be mistaken for our domestic 

 pest, as it is fully equipped for flight, 

 both pairs of wings being completely 

 developed. But in its immature 

 stages it certainly does present a 

 superficial resemblance to the corre- 

 sponding forms of its not very remotely connected ally. 

 Reddish brown in colour, it is, however, smoother and 

 more elongate than the bed-bug, as well as considerably 

 smaller. It is not parasitic, and is therefore harmless. 



FlG. 101. Lyctocoris cam- 

 pestris, in its perfect 

 winged form. 



