Azalea Lace Bug vs Rhododendron Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Rhododendron Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Graphocephala fennahi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 8-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | North America, invasive in Europe |
| 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.
Rhododendron Leafhopper
A brightly colored red and blue-green leafhopper that feeds on rhododendrons. It vectors a fungus that causes rhododendron bud blast disease.
Did You Know?
Its vivid candy-stripe coloration makes it one of the most recognizable leafhoppers in gardens.