Cypress Sawfly vs Thistle Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cypress Sawfly | Thistle Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monoctenus juniperi | Tingis cardui |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cypress Sawfly
A small sawfly with pectinate antennae in males whose green larvae feed on juniper and cypress foliage. Heavy infestations can discolor and thin ornamental junipers.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few diprionid sawflies that feeds on cupressaceous conifers rather than the more typical pine or spruce hosts.
Thistle Lace Bug
A small, beautifully structured lace bug found on creeping thistle. Wings have an intricate latticed pattern. Causes yellowing and stippling of thistle leaves.
Did You Know?
The extraordinary wing structure is so delicate and ornate that it inspired Victorian microscopists.