Creosote Lace Bug vs Carolina Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creosote Lace Bug | Carolina Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha morrilli | Dissosteira carolina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 28-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Carolina Grasshopper
A large band-winged grasshopper with black hindwings bordered by a pale yellow margin. It is commonly seen flying along roads and open paths in summer.
Did You Know?
When startled into flight, it flashes its dark hindwings and produces a loud crackling sound to startle predators.