Azalea Lace Bug vs Horseshoe Crab Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Horseshoe Crab Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Hemiblabera tenebricosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Tingidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | Cuba, Central 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.
Horseshoe Crab Cockroach
A stout, dark cockroach whose rounded body shape resembles a horseshoe crab. It is a burrowing species from Central America.
Did You Know?
Females give live birth to nymphs rather than depositing egg cases, a trait common in Blaberidae.