Mountain Lace Bug vs Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Lace Bug | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Derephysia foliacea | Aleeta curvicosta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm body length | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Mediterranean mountains | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Lace Bug
A tiny bug with lace-like wing patterns found on alpine herbs. Its transparent, sculptured wings are remarkably ornate under magnification.
Did You Know?
Its wings have an intricate net-like structure that looks like fine lacework.
Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
A large Australian cicada with a distinctive loud call and green-brown coloring. It has a characteristic curved costa on the forewing that gives it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Its loud buzzing call often begins at dawn and is one of the first sounds of an Australian summer morning in the bush.