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Bat bug
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: 1/5 inch long as adults.
Where/When: In homes and other buildings where bats roost. Feed at night, hide in crevices during the day. Found anytime of the year.
Significance: Nuisance and irritation from bites. Not known to transmit disease to people.
