Oak Lace Bug vs Pennant Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Lace Bug | Pennant Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corythucha arcuata | Technomyrmex albipes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe (invasive since 2000s) | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Lace Bug
A small whitish lace bug with darkened wing markings that feeds on oak trees. It is native to North America but has recently invaded Europe where it has become a serious pest. Heavy infestations can defoliate entire oak stands.
Did You Know?
Since its accidental introduction to Italy around 2000, it has spread across most of southern and central Europe at a rate of about 60 kilometers per year.
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.