Scentless Plant Bug vs Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scentless Plant Bug | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jadera haematoloma | Corythucha marmorata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Rhopalidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scentless Plant Bug
A red-eyed black and red bug that forms enormous aggregations on golden rain trees and other soapberry family plants. Despite its common name, it belongs to the scentless plant bug family. It is completely harmless to humans and structures.
Did You Know?
Populations feeding on different host plants have evolved different beak lengths matched to seed size, providing a textbook example of rapid natural selection.
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
A small lace bug with mottled brown and white lace-patterned wings that feeds on chrysanthemums, goldenrod, and asters. It is widespread in North America. Heavy feeding produces a bleached, stippled appearance on leaves.
Did You Know?
Like all lace bugs, the nymphs lack the elaborate wing structures of adults and instead appear as small, dark, spiny creatures that look nothing like their parents.