Rhododendron Lace Bug vs Western Corsair
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhododendron Lace Bug | Western Corsair |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanitis rhododendri | Rasahus thoracicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tingidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 18-23 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Western North America, Mexico |
| 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.
Western Corsair
A large, dark brown assassin bug found in western North America that occasionally enters homes and can deliver an intensely painful bite. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights. It preys on a variety of insects around buildings.
Did You Know?
Its bite is so painful that it is sometimes mistaken for a scorpion sting, and the pain can persist for hours, earning it frequent complaints to pest control services.