Black Prince Cicada vs Rhododendron Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Prince Cicada | Rhododendron Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda plaga | Stephanitis rhododendri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Prince Cicada
A prized Australian cicada with a jet-black body, popular among children who collect cicada shells. It is less common than the green grocer.
Did You Know?
Australian children traditionally consider finding a Black Prince shell a prized achievement during summer.
Rhododendron Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with transparent, reticulate wings that infests rhododendron leaves. Native to North America, it causes silvery stippling on upper leaf surfaces and dark excrement spots beneath. Severe infestations reduce plant vigor.
Did You Know?
Adults and nymphs always feed on the undersides of leaves, creating a distinctive pattern of dark tar-like fecal spots that serves as a key diagnostic sign of infestation.