The term bed bug is applied to 2 species of genus Cimex:
lectularius describes the common or temperate bed bug,
and hemipterus its tropical cousin. Cimex lectularius is
aptly named; its genus and species derive from the Latin
words for bug and bed, respectively. Though the tiny pest is
receiving increased public attention and scrutiny, the bed
bug is hardly a new problem.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:119-122 © 2014 Frontline Medical
CommunicationsThe term bed bug is applied to 2 species of genus Cimex:
lectularius describes the common or temperate bed bug,
and hemipterus its tropical cousin. Cimex lectularius is
aptly named; its genus and species derive from the Latin
words for bug and bed, respectively. Though the tiny pest is
receiving increased public attention and scrutiny, the bed
bug is hardly a new problem.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:119-122 © 2014 Frontline Medical
Communications