Chrysanthemum Lace Bug vs Eucalyptus Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug | Eucalyptus Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha marmorata | Blastopsylla occidentalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Aphalaridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Africa, South America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
A small lace bug with mottled brown and white lace-patterned wings that feeds on chrysanthemums, goldenrod, and asters. It is widespread in North America. Heavy feeding produces a bleached, stippled appearance on leaves.
Did You Know?
Like all lace bugs, the nymphs lack the elaborate wing structures of adults and instead appear as small, dark, spiny creatures that look nothing like their parents.
Eucalyptus Psyllid
An Australian psyllid that has become invasive in eucalyptus plantations worldwide. Nymphs produce distinctive white lerps on leaves.
Did You Know?
It spread to every continent where eucalyptus is planted within just two decades.