Azalea Lace Bug vs Snout Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Snout Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Vitessa suradeva |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | Southeast 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.
Snout Moth
A large pyralid moth from Southeast Asia and New Guinea whose caterpillars spin webs on young leaves of poisonous shrubs. Adults have elongated labial palps forming a 'snout'.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars can tolerate feeding on toxic plants that would kill most other moth species.