Neotropical Lace Bug vs Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Lace Bug | Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptopharsa heveae | Diatraea saccharalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | Americas |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Sugarcane Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, causing yield losses and allowing disease organisms to enter. It is the most important sugarcane pest in the Western Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid fly Cotesia flavipes was introduced from Asia to control this borer and has been remarkably successful in Brazil.