Azalea Lace Bug vs Pellucid Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Pellucid Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Volucella pellucens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Scavengers |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pellucid Hoverfly
A large black hoverfly with a striking translucent white band across its abdomen. Its larvae are inquilines in the underground nests of social wasps.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white abdominal band makes it look like it has a window in its body, unlike any other hoverfly.