Creosote Lace Bug vs Blue Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creosote Lace Bug | Blue Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha morrilli | Achrioptera manga |
| Order | Hemiptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tingidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 120-240mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Creosote Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with delicate, ornately patterned wings found on creosote bushes. It feeds in groups on the underside of leaves.
Did You Know?
Its transparent, lace-like wing extensions may help camouflage it against the sunlit surface of leaves.
Blue Stick Insect
A spectacular stick insect where males are electric blue with bright orange wings. Females are much larger and brown with rudimentary wings. It is endemic to northern Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males are electric blue with vivid orange wings, making them one of the most colorful insects on Earth.