Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter vs Azalea Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter | Azalea Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Homalodisca liturata | Stephanitis pyrioides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | East Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoke-Tree Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper native to the southwestern US and Mexico closely related to the glassy-winged sharpshooter. It is a vector of xylem-dwelling plant pathogens.
Did You Know?
Unlike most leafhoppers, it feeds on xylem sap which is so nutrient-poor it must process enormous volumes daily.
Azalea Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with beautifully ornate, net-veined wings that is a major pest of azaleas and rhododendrons. Native to East Asia, it has become established in North America and Europe. Feeding causes white stippling on leaves.
Did You Know?
Females insert their eggs into leaf tissue and cover them with a dark varnish-like substance, making them nearly invisible to predators.