GreekMan72
PB Known Member
Κοριός Χελιδονιών = Swallow bug
Latin Name: Oeciacus vicarius
->https://bugguide.net/node/view/252673
-> https://pestweb.com/pests/a9585/swallow-bug
-> https://beakingoff.wordpress.com/2013/10/18/the-swallow-bug/
-> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oeciacus_vicarius
Biology: Swallow bugs are found commonly in barn and cliff swallow nests, but readily invade the structures and bite humans as well. This may be particularly common following the departure of the birds, leaving the insects no other food source nearby. The bugs breed throughout the summer, building up large populations by the end of summer and early fall when the birds depart. They are not incriminated as vectors of any diseases to humans, but their bite is known to cause minor to serious reactions on humans. These bugs may survive up to 3 years in swallow nests without feeding, and their feeding on nestlings may lead to the death of young birds.
Latin Name: Oeciacus vicarius
->https://bugguide.net/node/view/252673
-> https://pestweb.com/pests/a9585/swallow-bug
-> https://beakingoff.wordpress.com/2013/10/18/the-swallow-bug/
-> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oeciacus_vicarius
Biology: Swallow bugs are found commonly in barn and cliff swallow nests, but readily invade the structures and bite humans as well. This may be particularly common following the departure of the birds, leaving the insects no other food source nearby. The bugs breed throughout the summer, building up large populations by the end of summer and early fall when the birds depart. They are not incriminated as vectors of any diseases to humans, but their bite is known to cause minor to serious reactions on humans. These bugs may survive up to 3 years in swallow nests without feeding, and their feeding on nestlings may lead to the death of young birds.