Azalea Lace Bug vs Empress Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Empress Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Pomponia imperatoria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 70 mm body, 200 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Empress Cicada
The largest cicada species in the world with a wingspan up to 200 mm. Found in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Its body length exceeds 70 mm.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan of 20 cm, this is the worlds largest cicada — it is so heavy that it makes an audible buzzing thump when it crashes into tree trunks while flying.