Australian Lace Bug vs Common Quaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Lace Bug | Common Quaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Froggattia olivinia | Orthosia cerasi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Lace Bug
A small sap-sucking bug that infests eucalyptus trees, producing unsightly black sooty mould on leaves. It has intricately patterned lace-like wing extensions that give the family its common name.
Did You Know?
Female lace bugs guard their eggs and young nymphs, a rare example of parental care in true bugs.
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.