Blue Striped Nettle Grub vs Box Sucker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Striped Nettle Grub | Box Sucker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parasa lepida | Psylla buxi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Limacodidae | Psyllidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.
Box Sucker
A tiny jumping plant louse that causes cupping and distortion of box leaves. Nymphs produce waxy secretions. Can cause significant damage to ornamental box hedges.
Did You Know?
Causes the characteristic cupped and distorted leaves seen on many box hedges in spring.