Chrysanthemum Lace Bug vs Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug | Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha marmorata | Trypoxylus dichotomus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 40-85 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar) and East Asia |
| 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.
Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with a glossy dark brown to black body. Males sport a long, forked cephalic horn and a shorter thoracic horn. The horn fork resembles a tuning fork.
Did You Know?
In Japan and parts of Southeast Asia, these beetles are popular pets sold in department stores and convenience stores during summer months.