Frit Fly vs Azalea Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frit Fly | Azalea Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oscinella frit | Stephanitis pyrioides |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chloropidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate worldwide | East Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Frit Fly
A tiny fly that is a major pest of oat crops and ryegrass. Larvae bore into plant stems causing 'dead heart'. Named from the Swedish word for grain. Multiple generations per year.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 1.5mm long, it can destroy entire crops of oats by killing the growing shoot inside each stem.
Azalea Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with beautifully ornate, net-veined wings that is a major pest of azaleas and rhododendrons. Native to East Asia, it has become established in North America and Europe. Feeding causes white stippling on leaves.
Did You Know?
Females insert their eggs into leaf tissue and cover them with a dark varnish-like substance, making them nearly invisible to predators.