Common Stiletto Fly vs Australian Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Stiletto Fly | Australian Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thereva nobilitata | Froggattia olivinia |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Stiletto Fly
A slender, densely hairy fly with a pointed abdomen and silvery-white body hairs. Adults bask on sunlit leaves and bare ground, making short rapid flights when approached.
Did You Know?
Stiletto fly larvae are important biological control agents, feeding on root-eating pest larvae in sandy soils.
Australian Lace Bug
A small sap-sucking bug that infests eucalyptus trees, producing unsightly black sooty mould on leaves. It has intricately patterned lace-like wing extensions that give the family its common name.
Did You Know?
Female lace bugs guard their eggs and young nymphs, a rare example of parental care in true bugs.