Creosote Lace Bug vs Common Pond Skater
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creosote Lace Bug | Common Pond Skater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha morrilli | Aquarius najas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Gerridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Common Pond Skater
A large, elongate water strider that glides across the surface of flowing rivers and large ponds. It is one of the biggest European gerrid species with a dark brown body.
Did You Know?
Pond skaters communicate with potential mates and rivals by generating specific ripple patterns on the water surface, essentially sending coded messages across the water.