Neotropical Lace Bug vs Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Lace Bug | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptopharsa heveae | Necrodes surinamensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Neotropical Lace Bug
A tiny transparent-winged lace bug that feeds on rubber trees in South American plantations. Its wings have an intricate net-like pattern resembling delicate lacework.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can reduce rubber latex production by up to 30 percent by damaging the photosynthetic capacity of leaves.
Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
A dark, flattened carrion beetle with reddish markings on the tips of its elytra. It is one of the first beetles to arrive at large carcasses.
Did You Know?
It feeds more on the maggots found on a carcass than on the carcass itself.