Chrysanthemum Lace Bug vs Green Metallic Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug | Green Metallic Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha marmorata | Augochloropsis metallica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Green Metallic Bee
A large, robustly built metallic green sweat bee common throughout eastern North America. It is a ground-nesting communal species often found in dense nesting aggregations.
Did You Know?
Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are commonly overlooked because they are often mistaken for small green flies.