Common Green Capsid vs Lace Bug with Maternal Care
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Capsid | Lace Bug with Maternal Care |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygocoris pabulinus | Gargaphia solani |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Miridae | Tingidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Green Capsid
A bright green mirid bug that is a common pest of fruit trees and currants in Europe. It causes russeting and distortion of developing fruits. The adults are uniformly green and blend well with foliage.
Did You Know?
Damage caused to apple fruitlets in spring results in characteristic corky scars on mature apples, downgrading them from premium sale quality.
Lace Bug with Maternal Care
A subsocial lace bug found on nightshade plants where mothers actively guard their eggs and nymphs. Females stand over their brood and fan their wings to deter predators.
Did You Know?
Mothers will sacrifice themselves by lunging at predators to protect their nymphs, dramatically increasing offspring survival.