Azalea Lace Bug vs Walker's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azalea Lace Bug | Walker's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis pyrioides | Neotibicen pronotalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | North America |
| 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.
Walker's Cicada
A large cicada of the southern United States with a distinctive loud buzzing call. It prefers hot, open habitats and sings during peak afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Thomas J. Walker who studied insect acoustics extensively.