Eastern Calligrapher vs Australian Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Calligrapher | Australian Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Toxomerus geminatus | Froggattia olivinia |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Calligrapher
A tiny hoverfly with intricate black calligraphic markings on a yellow abdomen. It is one of the most abundant flower flies in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, it is one of the most effective aphid predators in North American gardens.
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.