Rhododendron Lace Bug vs Common Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Lace Bug | Common Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis rhododendri | Polyura athamas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Wingspan 70-90mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rhododendron Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with transparent, reticulate wings that infests rhododendron leaves. Native to North America, it causes silvery stippling on upper leaf surfaces and dark excrement spots beneath. Severe infestations reduce plant vigor.
Did You Know?
Adults and nymphs always feed on the undersides of leaves, creating a distinctive pattern of dark tar-like fecal spots that serves as a key diagnostic sign of infestation.
Common Nawab
A large butterfly with pale green-white wings edged in black with two prominent hindwing tails. It has a powerful fast flight and is rarely seen feeding on flowers.
Did You Know?
Instead of flowers it feeds on rotting fruit, tree sap, and animal dung using its proboscis to probe wet surfaces.