Rhododendron Lace Bug vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Lace Bug | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis rhododendri | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | South America |
| 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.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.