Chrysanthemum Lace Bug vs Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug | Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha marmorata | Pyrops candelaria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | 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.
Lanternfly
Striking planthoppers with elongated snouts once believed to be luminous (hence lanternfly). The extended head process function remains debated — possibly for mimicry or balance.
Did You Know?
Despite the name "lanternfly," these insects do not actually produce light — early naturalists mistakenly believed their elongated snouts glowed in the dark.