Eastern Toe-biter vs Creosote Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Toe-biter | Creosote Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Benacus griseus | Corythucha morrilli |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Belostomatidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Toe-biter
A very large, flattened brown water bug found in eastern North America. Males carry eggs on their backs until they hatch, providing protection and aeration. It can deliver an extremely painful bite if handled.
Did You Know?
Males are dedicated fathers, carrying up to 100 eggs cemented to their backs for several weeks, regularly doing 'push-ups' at the water surface to aerate the developing embryos.
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.