Azalea Lace Bug vs Dirt-colored Seed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Dirt-colored Seed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Ozophora picturata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Rhyparochromidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Azalea Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with beautifully ornate, net-veined wings that is a major pest of azaleas and rhododendrons. Native to East Asia, it has become established in North America and Europe. Feeding causes white stippling on leaves.
Did You Know?
Females insert their eggs into leaf tissue and cover them with a dark varnish-like substance, making them nearly invisible to predators.
Dirt-colored Seed Bug
A tiny, cryptically colored seed bug found in leaf litter and soil surfaces across the eastern United States. Its brown mottled pattern provides excellent camouflage against forest floor debris.
Did You Know?
It is so perfectly camouflaged against leaf litter that it is almost never noticed without deliberate searching.