Australian Lace Bug vs Orange-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Lace Bug | Orange-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Froggattia olivinia | Anthocharis cardamines |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.