Chrysanthemum Lace Bug vs Spotted Willow Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug | Spotted Willow Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha marmorata | Chrysomela knabi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Western 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.
Spotted Willow Leaf Beetle
A dark metallic blue-black beetle with an oval body found on willows in western North America. Adults and larvae feed on willow foliage near mountain streams.
Did You Know?
This species is adapted to high-altitude habitats and is commonly found above 2,000 meters elevation in the Rocky Mountains.